Category: Whole Body Health
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Ditch the statins: 7 natural ways to lower your cholesterol levels
May 13, 2020 Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx Although statins are remarkably effective at lowering lipid levels, they have been mired in controversy, an imbroglio commonly referred to as the “statin wars.” Much of this controversy centers on the benefits of statins as primary prevention vs their adverse effects, most disconcertingly acute renal failure…
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Red wine and your health: Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
Connie Capone for MDLinx | May 12, 2020 For many, a glass of red wine with dinner is as habitual as brushing one’s teeth. Wine has been a staple of human culture since about 6,000 BCE. And for just as long, the drink has inspired anecdotal claims touting its benefits, ranging from the probable to…
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More berries, apples, and tea may have protective benefits against Alzheimer
MDLinx Newswise: Food Science May 5, 2020 Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples, and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at…
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This Simple Indulgence Once a Day Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | April 30, 2020 Taking a nap could do more than just renew your energy levels and mood, according to emerging evidence. Several researchers have found that taking a siesta is not only linked to lower blood pressure levels, but also improved sleep quality and wake performance. People have…
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Does Weather Affect Pain?
In this article published in the journal PAIN, the authors find that there are some problems with the studies that were done in the past regarding this issue, and they recommend improvements in 3 main limitations necessary to improve the assessment as to whether, weather affects pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Are weather conditions associated with…
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Probiotic Supplements May Help Blood Pressure
In an article published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease, the authors searched the medical literature, and found 23 trials totaling over 2,000 people, and they found that there was a moderate and statistically significant reduction for systolic and diastolic blood pressure using probiotics as a dietary supplement. ~ Dr. Broussard The effect…
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Almonds Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Eating about 1 1/2 ounces of almonds per day is a cost-effective strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention in both short-term and long-term. ~ Dr. Broussard Daily almond consumption in cardiovascular disease prevention via LDL-C change in the US population: A cost-effectiveness analysis BMC Public Health — Wang J, Bravatti MAL, Johnson EJ, et al. |…
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The Effect of Probiotics Supplementation on Blood Pressure
Lipids in Health and Disease — Qi D, et al. | April 28, 2020 This research was sought to assess the role of probiotics support therapy in blood pressure and, as a kind of convenient and economic drugs for prevention and auxiliary treatment of hypertension. A systemic review and meta-analysis were conducted to analyze the…
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The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory – How Much Is Stress Affecting Your Health
Stress can have an impact on your overall health. If you want, you can take this assessment to find out just how stressed you are, and how much your stress can be affecting your state of health. What Does Your Score Mean? 150 points or less | a relatively low amount of life change and…
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Obesity More Important Than Genetics for T2DM Risk
In a large study examining risk factors for type 2 diabetes, obesity overpowered both genetics and lifestyle. Obese individuals were nearly six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with people of normal body weight. Individuals with a high genetic risk score, however, were only twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared…