Depression and poor lifestyle are the biggest risk factors of mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease, so it is important to seek help. A healthy lifestyle [diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and chemicals, reducing stress, sleeping well, sunshine], meditation and cognitive behaviour therapy can help. Heidi T. May Benjamin D. Horne Stacey Knight Kirk U. Knowlton […]
A healthy diet, avoiding sugars and refined carbohydrates (starches) to reduce triglyceride levels and reduce risk of diabetes. Maki KC, Palacios OM, Lindner E, Nieman KM, Bell M, Sorce J. Replacement of refined starches and added sugars with egg protein and unsaturated fats increases insulin sensitivity and lowers triglycerides in overweight or obese adults with […]
Stress & long working hours may be a trigger atrial fibrillation. Mika Kivimäki, Solja T. Nyberg, G. David Batty et al. Long working hours as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation: a multi-cohort study Eur Heart J ehx324. Published:13 July 2017 https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/3958185/Long-working-hours-as-a-risk-factor-for-atrial?searchresult=1 In Need of a Checkup, or Maybe Something More Specialised? Give our friendly […]
Fish oil supplements [omega-3 PUFA] may benefit patients with cardiac disease following a myocardial infarction [heart attack] and patients with heart failure to reduce mortality and hospitalizations. David S. Siscovick, Thomas A. Barringer, Amanda M. Fretts, Jason H.Y. Wu, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Rebecca B. Costello, Penny M. Kris-Etherton, Terry A. Jacobson, Mary B. Engler, Heather […]
Rural versus city living. Living in the country has a lower risk of developing cancer but higher death rates possibly due to lack of access to treatment according to USA statistics. S. Jane Henley, MSPH; Robert N. Anderson, PhD; Cheryll C. Thomas, MSPH; Greta M. Massetti, PhD; Brandy Peaker, MD; Lisa C. Richardson, MD. Invasive […]
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life according to a study of Chinese women. Sanne A. E. Peters, Ling Yang, Yu Guo, Yiping Chen, Zheng Bian, Jianwei Du, Jie Yang, Shanpeng Li, Liming Li, Mark Woodward, Zhengming Chen and the China Kadoorie Biobank Collaboration Group. Breastfeeding and the Risk of Maternal […]
Mediterranean diet is protective for preventing breast cancer recurrence especially in postmenopausal women, but the Western diet seems to increase breast cancer risk in both premenopausal women and postmenopausal women. Castelló A, Boldo E, Pérez-Gómez B, Lope V, et al. Adherence to the Western, Prudent and Mediterranean dietary patterns and breast cancer risk: MCC-Spain study. […]
Exercise helps recovery, energy and memory for women who have survived breast cancer. Diane K. Ehlers, Susan Aguiñaga, Josh Cosman et al. The effects of physical activity and fatigue on cognitive performance in breast cancer survivors Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Epidemiology July 2017 pp 1–9 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10549-017-4363-9 In Need of a Checkup, or Maybe Something […]
Mediterranean diet and exercise are protective to preventing recurrence of breast cancer. Risk factors that may increase the risk of estrogen sensitive breast cancer include animal fats such as fried food and butter, alcohol and vitamin E (tocopherol) supplements. Mary C Playdon , Regina G Ziegler, Joshua N Sampson, Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, Henry J Thompson, Melinda […]
Yoga [gentle & individualised], physical therapy and exercise can help reduce back pain and improve function. Robert B. Saper, MD, MPH; Chelsey Lemaster, MS, MPH; Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT; Karen J. Sherman, PhD, MPH; Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD; Ekaterina Sadikova, MPH; Joel Stevans, PhD, DC; Julia E. Keosaian, MPH; Christian J. Cerrada, BS; Alexandra […]