Tag: cvd
Low-dose aspirin may prevent most dementias (even Alzheimer’s)
Over the last couple of months, a few studies came out arguing (again) that aspirin is not…
“Endurance” exercise ages the vascular system of males by more than a decade
A very interesting study, though I don’t really agree with its findings that while “endurance” (in this…
Eating vegetables does nothing to protect against heart disease
The bad news for vegans keep piling on. Yesterday, I posted about meat-eating extending lifespan, unlike eating…
Even briefly elevated lactate is a “master” cause of chronic diseases
The title of the post actually does not do justice to how strongly the study authors word…
Endotoxin (LPS) drives obesity, diabetes and CVD in young people
It looks like medicine is starting to change course on its attitude to endotoxin (LPS). After claiming…
Estrogen associated with arterial stiffness in women
Blood pressure rises with age, and most people over the age of 50 are on some type…
Omega-3 increase risk of atrial fibrillation (afib)
It looks like Big Pharma is just living the dream. Considering doctors left and right are recommending…
For most individuals, the risks of keto diets outweigh the benefits
The title is the actual conclusion of the study, in the authors’ own words. Among the diseases…
Almost half of obese adults are (metabolically) healthy
A seemingly contradictory title, but only to people who are not aware of the so-called “obesity paradox“….
Heart attack survivors have high stress (cortisol/adrenaline) hypersensitivity, low androgens
A very interesting study that highlights yet again the connection between chronic stress and ill systemic health,…