Risk factors
The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age
One study reports that young adults with high blood cholesterol levels are much more likely to be affected by cardiovascular disease later in life.
Bedtime may be the best time for taking antihypertensive medication
Hypertensive people who take their antihypertensive medication at bedtime have better control of their blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality than people who take their medication in the morning, according to a new study.
Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
A fairly modest reduction in caloric intake (300 calories per day) over a two-year period is associated with a significant improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors.
Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health
A Finnish study shows that good aerobic fitness is associated with levels of several metabolites (including LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) that are beneficial to health.
Eggs: To consume with moderation
A recent study found a significant, albeit modest, association between the consumption of eggs or dietary cholesterol and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.
Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in young adults increase cardiovascular risk after the age of 40
Study finds strong association between having high blood pressure or LDL-cholesterol levels at a young age (18–39 years), and the development of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and heart failure) later in life (≥40 years old).
Can regular exercise compensate for long periods spent sitting?
It is well established that regular physical exercise improves lipid levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are cardiovascular risk factors. One question researchers have been asking in recent years is whether a single exercise session can, after a period of prolonged physical inactivity, have a positive impact on the risk factors associated […]
Toward a consensus on the effects of dietary fat on health
It is not so much the total amount of sugar or fat in the diet that matters, but rather the type of sugar or fat that is consumed.
The dangers of heat stroke during a heat wave
Heat waves are sporadic events of high temperatures, which can have serious consequences on human life.
The effects of berries on cardiovascular health
Berries provide significant health benefits because of their high content of phenolic compounds, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber.