Tag: Heart Health
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Heart Attacks Rise After LA Wildfires: 46% Spike, Study Finds
Overview: Wildfires and a Hidden Health Toll When the Palisades and Eaton wildfires swept through parts of Los Angeles, the immediate damage to homes, air quality, and landscapes was evident. A new study, however, highlights a less visible but equally troubling consequence: a significant rise in heart-related emergencies in the weeks and months that followed.…
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Giving Up Butter and Cheese for Heart Health? Why Cutting Saturated Fat Might Not Help Much
Rethinking Saturated Fat and Heart Health For decades, nutrition guidelines have urged people to limit saturated fats—most commonly found in butter, cheese, and fatty cuts of meat—to reduce heart disease risk. A growing body of research, however, is challenging that blanket directive. Recent analyses suggest that simply cutting saturated fat from a typical diet may…
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Giving up butter and cheese for heart health? The case against cutting saturated fat
New findings challenge the old wisdom on saturated fat For decades, nutrition guidance has urged people to minimize saturated fats found in butter, cheese, and other animal products to lower heart disease risk. A wave of recent studies, however, is provoking a reevaluation: for many healthy adults, simply cutting butter and cheese may not translate…
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Cutting Saturated Fat for Heart Health: Is It Pointless? A Fresh Look at Butter, Cheese and Modern Diets
Rethinking Saturated Fat: Not All Dials Move the Needle For decades, heart health guidance has urged people to curb saturated fats found in butter, cheese, and fatty meats. The logic was simple: reduce cholesterol-raising fats, and you lower your risk of heart disease. Yet a growing body of research suggests that for many healthy adults,…
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Morning Habit That Spikes Cholesterol: Simple Swaps
The Surprising Culprit in Your Morning Routine Your mornings shape the rest of the day, but some routine choices can quietly influence your cholesterol levels over time. Health experts warn that a common habit many people perform without a second thought may be nudging LDL up and nudging your risk for heart disease higher. The…
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The Morning Habit That Can Spike Your Cholesterol Over Time
Introduction: The quiet cholesterol culprit in your morning routine Your mornings set the tone for the day, but some routine choices can quietly affect heart health long after the alarm clock rings. Recent interviews with cardiology and nutrition experts reveal a surprising morning habit that can contribute to higher cholesterol levels over time. Understanding this…
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Cleveland Clinic Shapes New Guidelines for Peripheral Artery Disease Care
Rethinking Peripheral Artery Disease as a Cardiovascular Alarm Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is increasingly recognized not just as a problem in the legs but as a warning sign for overall vascular health. Recent guidance, shaped in part by the Cleveland Clinic and leading medical societies, reframes PAD as a significant risk enhancer for heart attack,…
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Healthy Cooking Oils: Which to Avoid and Smart Swaps for Better Heart Health
Understanding the link between fats and heart health Fats in our diets play a pivotal role in cardiovascular health. Some oils can contribute to higher LDL cholesterol and arterial plaque when used frequently or heated to high temperatures. By choosing healthier fats and using smarter cooking habits, you can support a healthier heart while still…
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Healthy Cooking Oils: Which to Avoid and Smart Swaps for Better Cardiovascular Health
Understanding the link between cooking oils and heart health What you cook with matters as much as what you eat. While fats are essential, the type and quality of the oils you use can influence cholesterol levels, inflammation, and overall cardiovascular risk. This guide highlights which cooking oils to avoid and practical swaps that support…
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Healthy Cooking Oils: What to Avoid and Smart Swaps for Heart Health
Why the oils you cook with matter for heart health Heart health hinges on more than just salt intake or sugar. The fats you choose for everyday cooking can influence cholesterol levels, inflammation, and arterial health. While some fats support cardiovascular wellness, others may contribute to clogging arteries and higher cholesterol if used frequently or…