Tag: diet and heart health
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Cardiologists Warn About Microplastics and Lead: Simple Replacements for Better Heart Health
Why Microplastics and Lead Matter for Heart Health As cardiovascular health becomes a central focus for many as we enter 2026, researchers and clinicians are turning a sharper eye to environmental toxins that may influence heart disease risk. Microplastics, tiny plastic fragments often found in food, water, and air, and lead, a heavy metal with…
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Reducing Saturated Fat Intake Cuts Cardiovascular, Death Risk: What Recent Evidence Suggests
Overview Public health guidance has long emphasized limiting saturated fat to protect heart health. A recent review summarized by HealthDay News highlights that among people at high cardiovascular risk, reducing or modifying saturated fat intake may lower mortality and major cardiovascular events over a five-year period. While the certainty of evidence ranges from low to…
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Daily Coffee Drinking May Benefit People With Atrial Fibrillation, New Study Finds
Understanding the Finding: Coffee and Atrial Fibrillation For years, patients living with atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a condition marked by persistent irregular heartbeats—were told to limit or avoid caffeine. The concern was that caffeine could trigger palpitations or worsen symptoms. A growing body of research, however, is painting a more nuanced picture. A recent study from researchers…