American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Combined Behavioral Interventions Best Way to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Combined Behavioral Interventions Best Way to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Statement highlights: — Combining counseling, extended follow-up from a healthcare provider and self-monitoring of diet and exercise is the most effective behavioral intervention to reduce risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. — Current healthcare policies should be modified to make it easier for healthcare providers to encourage these measures. DALLAS, July 12 /PRNewswire …
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Mediterranean diet helps reduce risk of cognitive decline in older adults
Mediterranean diet helps reduce risk of cognitive decline in older adults
Findings about what specific components of diets are most beneficial are frequently changing. However, an ongoing study of older adults shows evidence that one type of diet can help mitigate cognitive problems. An ongoing prospective study called the Chicago Health and Aging Project has shown that adherence to the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cognitive decline with older age.
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High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk
High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk
NEW YORK — People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds.
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Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk Of Brain Damage
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk Of Brain Damage
A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released Feb.
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Missouri offers online risk calculator for blood pressure
Missouri offers online risk calculator for blood pressure
A new online tool is available from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help Missourians risk of heart disease and other conditions associated with high blood pressure.
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Green tea may slash lung cancer risk
Green tea may slash lung cancer risk
Although expert advice is clearly to avoid tobacco smoke altogether, the results suggest smokers could benefit from upping their intake of green tea, according to findings presented at the AACR-IASLC Joint Conference on Molecular Origins of Lung Cancer.
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