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“Having excess body fat carries considerable risks, including greater likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Interestingly, research indicates that women who breastfeed are less likely to develop ovarian or breast cancer.”

“A recent study found that alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) both reduce Lp(a) concentrations in healthy men, but ALA is more effective at lowering cholesterol. The study involved 130 men enrolled in an ongoing cohort study in Finland.”

“High blood pressure is a robust predictor of future incidence of stroke, coronary heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, and cardiovascular-related death. Men who report using the sauna regularly tend to have lower blood pressure.”

“This disorder causes inflammation in the brain and other tissues driving chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's and cardiovascular diseases. In this Aliquot, we discuss some of the dietary and lifestyle factors that may prevent leaky gut.”

“Although exercising animals are less likely to have cardiovascular disease or diabetes, they still experience cancer and kidney disease, it's difficult to extrapolate (or discount) the effects of exercise.”

“Evidence gathered from a meta-analysis of multiple studies indicates that time-restricted eating is beneficial for cardiovascular health in humans. Recent data from animal studies indicate that time-restricted feeding – even in overweight animals eating a poor diet – has beneficial effects on metabolic health.”

“The Mediterranean diet pattern is rich in micronutrient-dense foods such as vegetables, fish, and olive oil and has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other major causes of death.”

“When mice consume a diet that is high in fat and sugar, they tend to develop metabolic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, much like humans who eat a similar diet.”

“In the SELECT trial, semaglutide reduced major cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality over about 3.3 years among adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease. Other approaches seek to preserve muscle during aging.”