9th November 2012
People with diabetes often develop clogged arteries that cause heart disease, and new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that low vitamin D levels are to blame.
In a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, researchers report that blood vessels are less...
Categories: Nutritional News, Metabolic Health
Read more...19th October 2012
Eating at least two servings of oily fish a week is moderately but significantly associated with a reduced risk of stroke, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal.
Regular consumption of fish and long chain omega 3 fatty acids has been linked with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and...
Categories: Nutritional News, Metabolic Health
Read more...28th September 2012
According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology just a single junk food meal — composed mainly of saturated fat — is detrimental to the health of the arteries, while no damage occurs after consuming a Mediterranean style meal that is rich in good fats such as mono-and polyunsaturated fatty...
Categories: Metabolic Health
Read more...24th August 2012
Increasing weight is associated with a higher prevalence of known risk factors for coronary artery disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Until recently it has been assumed that these risk factors have been responsible for the increased risk of heart disease seen in obesity, however a...
Categories: Weight Management, Metabolic Health
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