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Asian Strokes Are Not Same as Western
The higher the consumption of saturated fat, the lower the risk of death from stroke, according to Japanese researchers in a recent American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Most physicians in the West...
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Exercise, Part 1: Exercise Postpones Death
Earlier this month, many folks made New Years’ resolutions to start exercising in conjunction with their other resolution to lose excess weight. I’ve got bad news for them. Exercise is overrated as a...
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Vitamins Slow Rate of Brain Shrinkage in Elderly
A cocktail of three common vitamins slowed the rate of brain shrinkage over two years in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. Less...
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Fewer Strokes on MRI Scans
The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of strokes seen on brain MRI scans, according to a study earlier this year in Annals of Neurology. Brain researchers at various U.S. institutions studied a...
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Does Olive Oil Protect Against Stroke?
Older adults with high olive oil consumption have a lower risk of stroke, according to French investigators. The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, has long been linked to lower rates of stroke and...
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Is It More Important To Be Fit, Or Healthy Weight?
Men live longer if they maintain or improve their fitness level over time, according to research out of the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas. Part of that improved longevity stems from reduced risk of...
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Heart Disease Death Rates For Diabetics Falling Fast
MedPage Today on May 22, 2012, reported a dramatic drop in cardiovascular death rates for folks with diabetes: The death rate from cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults with diabetes fell 40% from 1997...
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A Little Known Way to Reduce Your Stroke Risk Starting Today
Older adults with high olive oil consumption have a lower risk of stroke, according to French investigators. The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, has long been linked to lower rates of stroke....
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Low-Carb Research Update
As much as possible, I base my nutrition and medical recommendations on science-based research published in the medical literature. Medical textbooks can be very helpful, but they aren’t as up-to-date...
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Live Longer With The Mediterranean Diet Even If You Already Have...
We’ve known for years that the Mediterranean diet helps prolong life and prevent cancer, heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and strokes in folks who start out healthy. What about patients with...
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