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Meat and Stroke
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
A 2019 report from the EPIC-Oxford study showed that meat eaters were more likely to have heart disease but less likely to have a particular kind of stroke, called a hemorrhagic stroke, compared with vegetarians. Hemorrhagic stroke refers to bleeding in the...... -
6 Tips to Prevent Strokes
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes happen when the brain's oxygen supply is cut off, destroying vital nerve cells. In the U.S., 795,000 people have a stroke every year and about 14,000 of them die. And...... -
What You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We lost a family member to a stroke this past weekend. Unfortunately it has not been the first time we have been affected by strokes. Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, as well as the the leading...... -
10 Foods That Can Increase or Decrease Life Expectancy
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We all know that a healthy diet can have a big impact on your overall well being, but a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals which foods we need to eat more of and which foods...... -
An Apple a Day Keeps Heart Attacks Away
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Rich in antioxidants, mineral, vitamins, fiber and low in fat, fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only do they taste great, a new study out of the University of Oxford and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggests that eating...... -
Nutrient Depletion: Blood Pressure Drugs
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors and beta blockers are important medications for many people, but they can come with many side effects, especially as a result of nutrient depletion. If you are currently on any of blood pressure drugs, talk to a pharmacist about side effects and nutrient...... -
Response to Study on Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Health
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A study was published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association about the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation and its role in preventing cardiac events, like strokes and heart attacks. Please read the following letter in response to the study from Dr. Keri Marshall, a naturopathic doctor at Village...... -
An Orange a Day Keeps Strokes Away
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A new study in the journal Stroke has found that citrus fruits, especially oranges and grapefruits, can reduce the risk of strokes. The key to citrus are the flavonoids. Flavonoids are the antioxidant compounds in fruits and vegetables that give them their rich colors—and also many of their health benefits....... -
Magnesium Decreases Risk of Stroke
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Research published in the latest American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found each 100 mg increment of magnesium intake per day was associated with an 8% risk reduction for stroke. Seven studies were evaluated to determine if magnesium intake had an effect on stroke occurrence. Magnesium is a key anti-inflammatory...... -
Apples May Lower Stroke Risk
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Fall is here and so are apples and pears! I love this time of year because the local orchards are abundant with Gala, MacIntosh and Red Delicious apples ... to name a few of my favorites. Just in time, since a study out of the Netherlands has found that an......
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