Marine Omega-3 Supplements Tied to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Risk appeared to be greater in trials testing >1 g/day dosing
Diet and Exercise
FDA Reduces Recommended Salt Levels in Americans’ Food
The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3400 to 3000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years
Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis Population
Even occasional physical activity was linked to a decreased risk for death from any cause, investigators reported.
7000 Steps Per Day Tied to Lower Risk for Early Death
No association seen between step intensity in middle age and later mortality
Structured Program of Diet, Exercise Can Cut BP in Resistant Hypertension
Reduction in clinic systolic BP and reduction in 24-hour ambulatory systolic BP greater with Center-Based Lifestyle Intervention
Risk for Postprostatectomy LUTS Associates With BMI, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise
Results of an analysis of the effects of BMI and pelvic floor muscle exercise on quality of life for men with after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer.
Magnesium Supplementation May Improve CKD-MBD
Magnesium homeostasis in CKD-MBD been the subject of increasing attention because it plays an important role in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and bone health, according to investigators.
Physical Activity May Up Coronary Artery Calcium Progression
Physical activity has numerous health benefits but may paradoxically increase CAC scores, development, and progression
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
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