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“Despite the drugs' anti-inflammatory effects, their chronic use is associated with a higher risk of acute clot-related cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, or deep-vein thrombosis.”

“As such, resveratrol and other sirtuin-activating compounds present a promising therapeutic strategy to ameliorate age-related diseases and extend healthspan. Learn more about sirtuins in this overview article.”

“Findings of a new report suggest mitochondrial damage explains the connection between hyperglycemia and disease. Glucose is consumed in the diet from simple sugars and starches. Glucose transport proteins, which move glucose from the bloodstream into cells, are expressed in the heart, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and brain among others.”

“Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a narrowing of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain, is caused by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques. This narrowing promotes arterial insufficiency – a reduction in overall blood flow.”

“Getting too much sodium can increase a person's risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Findings from a new study suggest that lower salt intake increases blood levels of short-chain fatty acids in people with high blood pressure.”

“Just one night of sleep deprivation can impair arterial function, and chronically poor sleep increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Conversely, high intensity interval exercise can improve multiple markers of heart health.”

“This association was independent of age, sex, education, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, physical activities, and social activities.”

“The study involved nearly 35,000 women enrolled in the Swedish Mammography Cohort. The women, who had no history of cardiovascular disease or cancer at the time of their enrollment, completed questionnaires about their coffee consumption and other lifestyle habits.”

“Researchers conducted a two-part study. First, they reviewed data from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Pooled Cohorts Study, which measured plasma omega-3 concentrations in more than 15,000 participants.”

“Promote oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, metabolic dysfunction, and an increased risk of various diseases, including cancer. Have been detected in breast milk and infant formula, posing considerable risks to infants from an early age.”