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Diabetes A Stronger Risk Factor For Death In Women than In Men Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Eighteen years of follow-up shows that men are twice as likely to die from heart disease as women. However, this gender gap is markedly reduced when only patients with diabetes are considered.

Key to a Long Life - Staying Active and Drinking Moderately Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Both physical activity and a moderate alcohol intake are important to lower the risk of fatal ischemic heart disease (IHD) and all-cause mortality, a new study shows.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices Shown To Increase Life Expectancy Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Not smoking, eating five servings or more of fruits and vegetables per day, drinking alcohol only in moderation (0-1.5 drinks per day), and maintaining a high level of physical activity are well known to be healthy lifestyle choices. A recent study at the University of Cambridge, England, has helped quantitatively show just how beneficial maintaining these four lifestyle choices is.

Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead To Heart Disease Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2008

Besides being important in maintaining healthy bones, substantial levels of Vitamin D have recently been shown to be important in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Aspirin a Day Yes or No? Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Is an aspirin a day good for you, and how much should you take?

Vitamin E Improves Heart Health For 40% of Type 2's By 50% Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Researchers in Israel report that vitamin E supplements could offer an inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for the 40% of Type 2 diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene called haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2.

Statins Beneficial For Nearly All Diabetics Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Statins -- the best-selling class of cholesterol-fighting drugs -- should be considered as standard therapy for all diabetics, apart from children and pregnant women, results saw a 10% drop in death and a 21% drop in strokes and heart attacks.

Ties Between Diabetes & Heart Disease Explained Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Dr. Zhenqi Liu, at the University of Virginia, has shown that in healthy humans, insulin greatly increases blood flow in heart muscle.

The Magic Pill: A New Drug That Mimics Healthy Lifestyle Effects Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The magic ingredient in wine is being studied to reduce the effects of diabetes and aging.

Cinnamon Does Not WORK! Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

New studies have shown that cinnamon does not control blood sugars or fat levels.

 

 

 

 

 

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