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“These conditions typically affect organs that receive substantial blood flow, such as the brain, kidney, and retina, and are principal drivers of chronic diseases such as strokes, renal failure, dementia, and blindness.”

“Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are among the most widely used drugs worldwide, available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and others.”

“This was a large, well-designed prospective study that accounted for multiple confounding factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational level, BMI, physical activity level, smoking status, typical sleep duration, stroke history, family history of dementia, and dietary factors (including consumption of vegetables, fruits, fish, tea, coffee, and alcohol).”

“Evidence from the randomized controlled trials and observational studies was inadequate to support assertions that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, and heart failure.”

“A growing body of evidence indicates that eating a fiber-rich diet decreases the risks of many chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and some types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer.”

“While infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus shares symptoms with the common cold and influenza such as sore throat, cough, and runny nose, there are critical differences in the severity and duration of COVID-19 illness.”

“Long-term complications from poorly controlled type 2 diabetes include heart disease, stroke, diabetic retinopathy (and subsequent blindness), kidney failure, and diminished peripheral blood flow, which may lead to amputations.”

“White blood cells called macrophages deposit calcium in these plaques to stabilize them, but the plaques become stiff and fragile over time, increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.”

“While tea and coffee contain beneficial plant compounds such as antioxidants that lower the risk of disease, the caffeine in tea and coffee increases blood pressure, which may contribute to hypertension-related diseases such as chronic kidney disease, stroke, and glaucoma.”

“Another notable finding was that the studies with industry funding were more likely to study broader outcomes like “cardiovascular disease” instead of more specific cardiovascular disease outcomes like stroke or hypertension.”