Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Strokes can occur at any age, but nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65. The risk of having a stroke more than doubles each decade after age 55, according […]

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A recent study at John Hopkins, said to be one of the largest of its kind, yet again associates severe obesity to prolonged inflammation of heart tissues and subsequent heart failure. The study leader confirm that even if obese people feel otherwise healthy, there are measurable and early chemical signs of damage to their heart, […]

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A recent study at the Centre for Human Nutrition, Nutrition Impact LLC and ConAgra Foods has found that popcorn can increase the whole grain and fiber levels of individuals. According to researchers, popcorn eaters have an approximately 250 percent higher daily intake of whole grains and a 22 percent higher daily intake of fiber.
High intake […]

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French researchers report that stroke in men are critical factors in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
The researchers also found that risk factors varied according to gender. Men with mild cognitive impairment were more likely to be overweight, diabetic and to have had a stroke. Men who’d suffered a stroke were almost three times more likely […]

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In a recent etudy experts suggest that eating a healthy breakfast, rich in whole grains and proteins sources can significantly lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure, suggest experts.
Previous studies have shown that eating breakfast, as compared with skipping it, makes for smaller rises in blood sugar and insulin […]

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According a new study that tracked boys and girls through their teens, the first signs that men are at higher risk of heart disease than women appear during the adolescent years.
At the start, 11-year-old boys and girls were similar in body composition, blood pressure and blood levels of lipids (fats). As expected, the percentage of […]

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According to a new research a regular physical activity can significantly reduce health risks among aging men. The new research suggest that moderate to vigorous physical activity may lower the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) by as much as 25 pct relative to a sedentary lifestyle.
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Loop diuretics more than double risk for fractures, study finds. E-mail this article
A U.S. study suggests loop diuretics, drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart failure and hypertension, increase the risk of hip bone loss in older men.
The researchers noted that loop diuretics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications among older adults. These drugs […]

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The University of Michigan researchers found that tart cherries not just offer good taste. Their new study has shown that the fruits may help reduce inflammation, potentially lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
These new findings are very encouraging, especially in light of what is becoming known about the interplay between inflammation, […]

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A new study at the Medstar Research Institute in Maryland that weighed whether aggressively lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure in people at high risk of heart disease is worth the effort did not produce a definitive answer to the question.
The research, which involved 499 American Indians with diabetes, found the strategy led to some […]

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