Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

According to a new study, cannabis consumption is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack [1]. It’s growing popular, but is it good for you? After decades of being banned and demonized, marijuana is making a huge comeback, thanks to a wave of legalization or decriminalization. Currently, weed is legal...

A new massive umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses reinforces the idea that ultra-processed food is bad for most aspects of human health [1]. Is it even food? Many words have been uttered about the dangers of ultra-processed food, so can another study add anything new? The authors of this new paper published in the prestigious...

A new study shows that niacin, a popular food fortifier, supplement, and NAD precursor, might increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by as much as twofold [1]. The dark side of niacin? Vitamins are good for you, but caveats apply. Too much of some vitamins, such as vitamin A, are toxic [2]. Vitamin...

In the International Journal of Cardiology, researchers have described five styles of exercise and compared them to mortality risk. How much is the right amount? It is well known that physical activity is associated with a significantly diminished risk of death by cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death around the world. However, it has...

In a recent paper published in Nutrients, the authors investigated longitudinal data regarding dietary and lifestyle factors that impact cardiovascular risk in males and females [1]. Cardiovascular disease risk factors Aging, particularly vascular aging, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) [2]. Previous research has identified several factors that contribute to early vascular...

According to a new populational study, timing meals to natural circadian rhythms and maintaining a long nightly fast is positively associated with cardiovascular health, especially in women [1]. The natural rhythms Diet is one of the most powerful modulators of health and longevity. The amount, type, and timing of meals are all important. Like most...