ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR

May 14 2025HEALTH

Eating Right to Live Longer: The MIND Diet's Impact on Older Hearts

The MIND diet has shown promise in helping older adults with heart disease live longer. This diet focuses on foods that boost brain health. It is a mix of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. It emphasizes green leafy vegetables and berries. It also limits red meat, sweets, and fried foods. The MIND diet was the only one of four diets studied that showed a clear ben...

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Medications and Kids' Cholesterol Levels

The number of children with high cholesterol is growing. This is a big deal because it can lead to heart problems later in life. Doctors need to spot this early and take action. A healthy lifestyle is key for all kids, but some might need medicine too. The focus here is on drugs that mess with cholesterol and fat levels in kids under 18. These aren't the usual chole...

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Screens, Cholesterol, and Heart Health: What's the Link?

Sitting for long periods in front of screens is a common habit in today's world. But did you know it could affect your heart health? This is something that has not been studied much. Researchers wanted to find out if screen time is linked to cholesterol levels and heart disease. They looked at different types of cholesterol. These include total cholester...

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Polypill's Journey: From Heart Disease to Heart Failure

For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same polypill could help people with heart failure. Let's dive into what w...

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