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“They found that processed meat consumption was associated with higher risks of type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer, even at relatively low levels. Sugar-sweetened beverages were linked to an 8% increased risk of type 2 diabetes and a 2% higher risk of ischemic heart disease.”

“One study published in 2024 asserted this, finding that: People who reported taking a multivitamin every day had a 4% increase in all-cause mortality risk and a 6% increase in heart disease mortality risk compared to nonusers.”

“The environment plays a decisive role in heart health, with factors like air pollution, diet, and chemical exposures influencing cardiovascular disease risk. As plastic production and waste continue to rise, concerns about its effects on human health are increasing.”

“A new study found that people that biked around 30 miles per week because they drove a car to work had a 41% lower risk of dying from any cause, a 45% lower incidence of cancer and 46% lower heart disease risk over a 5-year period.”

“Drinking your daily cup of coffee or tea might do more than give you a boost—it could lower your risk of developing multiple serious cardiometabolic conditions simultaneously, like diabetes, heart disease, or stroke.”

“Interestingly, consumption of sugar-sweetened foods such as desserts and breakfast cereal was not linked to increased death from heart disease over a 6-year period. This could be because some of the sugar-enriched foods also contained fiber and/or other nutrients that can change how refined sugar is metabolized and it's effect on the gut.”

“Information on calculating DNAm age using Horvath's method is freely available. "Using data from more than 2,300 adults, GrimAge accurately predicted time-to-death, time-to-coronary heart disease, time-to-cancer, and age-at-menopause".”

“The sauna to improve the health of arteries? People with a high risk for heart disease improved artery function and blood pressure after a single 30-minute sauna session (163.4 degrees F, 10-20% humidity).”

“Inflammation Inflammation is a key factor in the development of atherosclerosis and the progression to coronary heart disease. C-reactive protein (CRP), one of several blood proteins often referred to as acute phase reactants, participates in the inflammatory cascade.”

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the central role omega-3 plays in resolving inflammation and how this impacts heart disease risk.