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Careful with those statins—‘bad’ cholesterol helps us live longer As we’ve been saying for many years, ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol—targeted by statin drugs—is good for you as you get older. In fact, higher levels help you live longer once you reach ...

... to five pounds more body weight than women in the lowest third. PFASs have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, immune dysfunction, high cholesterol, and obesity. ‘We typically think about PFASs in terms of rare health problems like cancer, but it appears they are also playing a role ...

... costs through absenteeism and early death of diabetes patients. The cost of treating complications of the disease—which include hypertension, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular and renal disease, and hypoglycemic retinopathy—accounts for a substantial portion ($800 million) of the direct costs, ...

... happens when the artery walls start to narrow and harden, eventually leading to a heart attack or stroke—and medicine's standard response is cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, or bypass or angioplasty surgery. But researchers have discovered that very high doses of vitamin D—six times more ...

... and inflammation in the body which could manifest as mouth ulcers, skin conditions such as eczema and infections as well as helping to lower cholesterol,' he said. One Indian study showed that administering 2.5 grams of fenugreek twice daily for three months to people dealing with non-insulin-dependent ...

... healthy balanced diet, keeping physically and mentally active, not smoking, drinking only in moderation, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping cholesterol and blood pressure in check are all good ways to support healthy brain ageing.' WHAT ELSE IS GINKGO BILOBA USED FOR? Aside from the supplement's ...

... has used bitter leaf for the treatment of diabetes, constipation, stomach ache, prevent malaria, treat skin infections and regulate the blood’s cholesterol level, among others. The study indicated that at 10 per cent of dietary incorporation of these leafy vegetables, Vernonia amygdalina demonstrated ...

... trial that compared the effects of nitrate-rich beetroot juice to nitrate-depleted beetroot juice in 69 participants with untreated high cholesterol resulted in improved flow-mediated dilatation (which is a measure of vascular function) and other benefits after six weeks among those who ...

... IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY? Studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of LDL cholesterol and being overweight. Skipping breakfast can throw off the body’s rhythm of fasting and eating. When you wake up, blood sugar is usually ...

... heart disease. "However, this isn't something that people can change, whereas you can modify your lifestyle and risk factors such as high cholesterol and blood pressure. These are far more important things to consider." Prematurely grey The research, to be presented at the CSI's 69th ...

... and healthy hydration • Eases general digestive problems • Contains high levels of enzymes for food digestion and assimilation • Lowers bad cholesterol, and reduces incidence of atherosclerotic plaque • Supports healthy blood sugar levels, especially when taken with manganese • Supports ...

... 36g (nine teaspoons) extra. That equates to a regular Snickers bar. Sugar, peer-reviewed studies now show, triggers insulin resistance, lower good cholesterol and dangerous bad cholesterol. It also causes inflammation of the arteries. These are all direct causes of heart disease. Dr Glantz concurs. ...

... In diabetic rats, supplementation with polydatin decreased fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, glycosylated serum protein, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.8 In insulin-resistant human liver cells, the compound increased glucose uptake and ...

... high levels of saturated fats - almost six times higher than olive oil. Saturated fats are considered unhealthy because they can raise 'bad' cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk. While coconut oil is sold as a health food, it contains higher levels of saturated fats than pork ...

... levels around the world.' Linoleic acid cannot be produced in the body and needs to be taken in via food. HANDFUL OF ALMONDS A DAY BOOSTS 'GOOD' CHOLESTEROL THAT PREVENTS HEART DISEASE A handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol levels, research revealed in August. Eating the nuts every ...