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Lead Exposure Causes as Many Deaths as Smoking Suggests a New Study

By Brady Hartman on March 13, 2018

Summary: New research suggests that exposure to traces of lead in the environment cause nearly as many deaths as smoking including almost a third of cardiovascular deaths. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] A new study suggests that as many as 412,000 Americans die prematurely every year due to exposure to low levels of lead. The figure is significantly higher than previously… Continue reading "Lead Exposure Causes as Many Deaths as Smoking Suggests a New Study"
Medical Advances
AHA names 2017’s top advances in heart disease and stroke research

By Brady Hartman on February 16, 2018

Summary: Glucose-lowering SGLT2 inhibitors, the inflammation-lowering drug Canakinumab, cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors, and using gene editing to fix mutations, were named by the AHA in its list of the top advances in heart disease and stroke research of 2017. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman.] Here’s an executive summary of four of these top research advances: Fixing Genetic Mutation in Human Embryos When… Continue reading "AHA names 2017’s top advances in heart disease and stroke research"
Anti-Aging Science, Medical Advances
Promising Drug Combo Nearly Halves Stroke Risk Says New Report

By Brady Hartman on January 28, 2018

Summary: A new report provides good news for warding off stroke and hardening of the arteries, two diseases of aging. Combining blood-pressure-lowering drugs with cholesterol-lowering medications reduced first-time strokes by 44%, according to a report by the AHA/ASA. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US and a disease… Continue reading "Promising Drug Combo Nearly Halves Stroke Risk Says New Report"
Healthy Living, Medical Advances
Can Metformin Prevent Diabetes?

By Brady Hartman on August 21, 2017

Summary: Prediabetes treatment options can include an inexpensive pill called metformin and lifestyle changes. The latter is shown to be the best solution. [Author: Brady Hartman. This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. ] What Is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is an early diagnosis of diabetes—you can think of it as a warning sign. It’s when your blood-sugar level is higher than normal, but it’s not high enough… Continue reading "Can Metformin Prevent Diabetes?"
Healthy Living
Heart Healthy Chocolate What You Need to Know

By Brady Hartman on August 15, 2017

Summary: Studies show that heart healthy chocolate reduces the risk of cardiovascular death by 45%. Updated with 2017 research published in BMJ, this report also shows you how to make heart healthy chocolate – with fewer calories and without the added sugar and fat. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Chocolate is good for your heart. Without the calories and… Continue reading "Heart Healthy Chocolate What You Need to Know"
Healthy Living
What Everybody Ought To Know About Prediabetes

By Brady Hartman on August 7, 2017

Summary: More than 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and 90% of them don’t know it. The disease remains largely undetected. Because people aren’t getting treatment, the condition kills 50% more people than its big sister, diabetes. This article provides a free online tool to assess your risk. Prediabetes treatment helps to prevent type 2 diabetes and adds… Continue reading "What Everybody Ought To Know About Prediabetes"
Healthy Living
What Everybody Ought to Know About Cholesterol

By Brady Hartman on July 30, 2017

Summary: Health organizations recommend keeping high cholesterol levels in check to be healthier. [Author: Brady Hartman – This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.] High cholesterol levels are a silent killer that significantly increases the risk of stroke, kidney disease heart attack, and death. Cholesterol builds up the insides of artery walls, blocking the arteries that feed the brain, heart, kidneys.… Continue reading "What Everybody Ought to Know About Cholesterol"
Healthy Living
Want to Lose Weight? Here’s How To Get 10 Servings Of Fruit And Vegetables Daily

By Brady Hartman on July 21, 2017

Summary: Practical tips on how to consume 10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily to lose weight and improve health. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts website. Author: Brady Hartman.] Fruits and vegetables are rich in phytonutrients and are an integral part of the healthiest diet plans. Here are practical tips on how to incorporate more plant foods into your meals. Due… Continue reading "Want to Lose Weight? Here’s How To Get 10 Servings Of Fruit And Vegetables Daily"
Healthy Living
Want to Live Longer? Eat More Fruits and Vegetables.

By Brady Hartman on July 20, 2017

Summary: Fruits and vegetables emerged as the healthiest foods to eat in a massive research study. The study found a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and stroke and premature death in people who consume 10 daily servings of these plant foods as part of a healthy diet plan. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website. Author: Brady Hartman.] Five… Continue reading "Want to Live Longer? Eat More Fruits and Vegetables."

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