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A new Australian study (1) has suggested that health promotion campaigns which target young people in their teens could help to reduce their risk of heart problems in adulthood. Many teenagers smoke and it is known that smoking can have a huge impact on cholesterol levels as well as general health later in life. [...]  In 2011 a healthful resolution could be to increase the amount of vegetables and fruit you eat daily. Following UK dietary recommendations such as eating at least ‘five a day’ (fruit and vegetable) and reducing salt intake might prevent 33,000 deaths a year according to research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and [...] There are many studies which have found that following a Mediterranean style diet is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases e.g. heart disease, dementia, diabetes. A recent study (1) published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has concluded that “promoting the MDP [Mediterranean Dietary Pattern] as a model of healthy [...] Oily fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, and fish oil supplements provide the body with the long chain omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that are so important for health and which I write about so frequently. In adults there is indication that fish oil is important for heart health, it can help [...] A recent Japanese study (1) has found that eating more foods which contain the B-vitamins B6 and folate may reduce the risk of death from stroke and heart disease in women and may reduce the risk of heart failure in men.
There has been a lot of research interest in the links between [...] From the 16th-19th June 2010 the World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions were held in Neijing, China . New data presented there (1) and released to the press via the World Heart Federation has demonstrated that multiple micronutrient levels can predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). “The World Congress of [...] The health benefits of following a Mediterranean-style diet is something I have written about many times with regards prevention of certain conditions, especially heart conditions. A new study (1) has found that following a traditional Mediterranean-style diet can also help patients with existing heart disease to stay healthy and possibly prevent future adverse heart [...] In February this year I wrote about the links between refined carbohydrate and heart disease and mentioned some studies which suggested that sugary carbohydrates and those which increased blood sugar levels quickly (carbohydrates with a high glycaemic index, or GI) seemed to be a greater risk for heart disease than fat. A recent study (1) [...] Nuts and seeds feature almost daily in my diet and are certainly a food that I regularly recommend. I wrote a piece specifically about almonds a few years ago and since then evidence has continued to accumulate for the health benefits of these foods. Recently (1) an analysis of published research has found that [...] New research (1) has found that eating processed meats, such as sausages, bacon, processed hams etc, may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. However, the research did not find links between eating unprocessed red meatsand increased risk of disease. This research is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the [...] |
  
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