Physical Activity May Up Coronary Artery Calcium Progression
Physical activity has numerous health benefits but may paradoxically increase CAC scores, development, and progression
Diet and Exercise
Salt Substitute Cuts Strokes, CV Events, Deaths in Older Adults
Rates of stroke, major CV events, and death lower with salt substitute versus regular salt in older adults with hypertension, history of stroke
Individual A-Fib Episodes Tied to Recent Alcohol Intake
AF episodes also linked to higher odds of peak blood alcohol concentration, total area under curve of alcohol exposure
Plant-Based Diets Tied to Lower Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Greater consumption of healthful plant-based foods is associated with significantly reduced risks for advanced, lethal, and fatal prostate cancer, especially among men younger than 65 years.
Exercise Found to Slow Biochemical Progression of Prostate Cancer
New study is believed to be the first to demonstrate that high-intensity interval training increases cardiorespiratory fitness and inhibits biochemical progression of prostate cancer in men on active surveillance.
BMI Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in CKD
High variability in body mass index is associated with an increased risk for death, requiring kidney replacement therapy, myocardial infarction, and stroke, investigators concluded.
Dietary Advice for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Prevention
The review was based on 198 scientific references.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Low Glycemic Index or Load Diet Patterns Beneficial in Diabetes
Glycated hemoglobin reduced with low GI/GL dietary patterns, and in fasting glucose, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, BMI, body weight
Red Meat Tied to Higher Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease
Meta-analysis shows higher heart disease risk tied to higher consumption of both processed meat and unprocessed red meat
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