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... at baseline as well as at the end of the study, while blood markers of liver function, antioxidant capacity, inflammation, insulin resistance, and cholesterol were also assessed. After eight weeks of supplementation, there were no differences in ultrasound results between the two groups; however, ...

... other minerals, beans have been shown to increase longevity and reduce the risk of stroke (which shares risk factors with dementia). They lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels even many hours after you’ve eaten. Blueberries: Studies show berries (especially blueberries and strawberries) ...

... Medicine. “It may improve the health of your blood vessels by reducing inflammation and your ability to form blood clots, increase levels of good cholesterol, and promote antioxidant pathways,” Yang, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email. Even if it doesn’t explain why drinking a little ...

Handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol Just 43g improves cholesterol levels by 19% and plaque removal from the body Previous research reveals an increase in good cholesterol reduces heart disease Adding almonds into the diet has ...

... The researchers studied health data on more than half a million people in 10 European countries, including the UK. Normal blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels were no assurance of good heart health among obese people. After a follow-up period of more than 12 years, 7,637 ...

... A new review investigates the effects of avocados on metabolic syndrome, which is a clustering of risk factors including high blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and body mass index. These risk factors lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. According ...

... a laboratory. To prove the anti-cancer benefits of chaga conclusively, researchers will need to conduct extensive studies on humans. 3. Lowering cholesterol Chaga mushrooms contain many antioxidants that may reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called "bad" cholesterol. High ...

... (CAD), a study found. CAD is a type of heart disease. Lead author Dr Dipender Gill from Imperial College London, said: 'Just as when someone's cholesterol levels are high we give them a statin, it could well be the case that if their iron levels are low, we could give them an iron tablet to ...

... three unfavorable health stats from a list that includes large waist size, high blood pressure or triglycerides, high blood sugar or low “good” cholesterol are said to have metabolic syndrome, and are at increased risk of going on to develop diabetes, heart disease or both. But researchers found ...

... fat in 'healthy' spreads and oils could cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30 per cent - the same benefit as seen from taking cholesterol pills. The document, written by experts at Harvard School of Public Health, cast doubt on the results of recent studies which promoted the ...

... and diabetes, say scientists Certain herbs mimicked the effects of conventional blood-lowering drugs Some may improved heart health by lowering cholesterol, researchers found Remedies could prevent diabetes by lowering blood sugar and insulin levels However, they warn over lack of robust evidence ...

... as vascular aging - reduced elasticity in blood vessels - was influenced by seven risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar, inactivity, poor diet, obesity and smoking. Older adults who avoided at least six of these problems were 10 times more ...

... lives. They found a new genetic variant, common among villagers, which appears to protect the heart by lowering levels of "bad" fats and cholesterol. Despite a diet rich in animal fat, the people of Mylopotamos in northern Crete do not suffer from cardiovascular disease. And they really ...

... rate, compromised kidney function, underactive thyroid glands, heightened insulin levels — a risk factor for diabetes — as well as heightened cholesterol. If you slash salt intake dramatically, you could also develop an iodine deficiency, since salt is our best source of iodine All through ...

... For the study, the cluster included body mass index (BMI) higher than 30 - the standard definition of being obese, as well as elevated total cholesterol, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and triglyceride levels. During an average follow-up of 16.6 years, 22 per cent of the participants ...