Replacing tobacco with e-cigarettes reduces the risk of cardiovascular events
People who exclusively use electronic cigarettes as a source of nicotine reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by 33% compared to smokers.
Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L-carnitine metabolites
A new American study shows an unfavourable association between red meat consumption and the incidence of cardiovascular disease, an association attributable in part to TMAO and other L-carnitine metabolites.
Ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of dementia
Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of developing dementia as you age, according to a recent study.
Time-restricted eating, a promising approach for chronic disease prevention
How can we explain that the simple fact of restricting caloric intake to a shorter window of time can lead to significant health benefits?
Vigorous exercise decreases appetite and promotes weight loss through the production of the metabolite Lac-Phe
A recent study shows that a metabolite, N-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), produced during and after vigorous exercise, decreases appetite and promotes weight loss.
Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “Forever Chemicals” because of their very high stability, and which are used in everyday consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, packaging), can have harmful effects on human health.
Anti-aging supplements: A new fountain of youth?
Supplements can slow biological aging at the cellular level, but can they make us live longer and healthier?
Brisk walking associated with a slowing down of the aging process
Walking speed is associated with a genetic marker of biological age, according to a study carried out in the UK.
The cardiovascular benefits of avocado
A study reports that regular consumption of avocado is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.
The influence of oral health on the risk of cardiovascular disease
Many studies have reported that the incidence of periodontitis is strongly correlated with the presence of several other diseases whose development is influenced by chronic inflammation, including cardiovascular disease.