Sentences with phrase «on cardiovascular disease prevention»

--- Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, nationally recognized nutritionist and author of three books on cardiovascular disease prevention «Dr. Varady's rigorous studies of alternate - day fasting have established its powerful ability to promote weight loss.

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Preventive effects of drinking green tea on cancer and cardiovascular disease: epidemiological evidence for multiple targeting prevention

Following the recent celebration of World Heart Day on 29th September, Philips has announced a partnership with the World Heart Federation (the world's only global body dedicated to leading the fight against heart disease and stroke), to further enhance its commitment to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and to help people improve their heart health.

HDL with a small proinflammatory protein called apolipoprotein C - III (apoC - III) on its surface may nearly double the risk of heart disease in healthy men and women, according to Frank Sacks, professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health and senior author on a paper in the April Journal of the American Heart Association.

An internist and researcher with more than 650 peer - reviewed publications to his credit, Siscovick focuses broadly on the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease across the lifespan and multi-sectorial social determinants of health.

The data gathered for the QUALITY study (family study on the prevention of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes in kids and teens) was ideal for verifying children's dental health.

«Scientific findings from the past two decades that focused on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases continue to show that among people who are at risk of dying from heart disease, the potential benefit of omega - 3 fish oil supplements is still useful for people who have had a recent heart attack, which is consistent with the 2002 statement,» Siscovick said.

On the research applications front, Dr. Chia Tet Fatt, a young scientist from the Natural Sciences Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, revealed Singapore's very first genetically modified organism (GMO)-- a transgenic resveratrol producing red lettuce for the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases — which was developed by introducing the stilbene synthase gene into a red plant and diverting the precursors into resveratrol synthesis.

To encourage heart disease prevention for all Americans, the American Heart Association developed metrics for «ideal cardiovascular health,» to guide the public on healthy behaviors to adopt, and health markers to target.

The Joint British Societies» consensus recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (JBS3), which have been drawn up by 11 UK professional societies and charitable organizations, are based on the latest available scientific evidence.

December 7, 2006 Robert Wissler, MD, PhD, 1917 - 2006 A leading expert on the role of diet in the development, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, Robert W. Wissler, MD, PhD, professor emeritus in the department of pathology at the University of Chicago, died from complications from an infection on Tuesday, November 28.

She directed The Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence for Aging Research, the Center on Aging and Health, and the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, and led major multidisciplinary research programs on the causes and consequences of frailty, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment and disability in older adults, and approaches to prevention.

On the basis of HERS and other secondary prevention trials, the American Heart Association recommended against initiating postmenopausal hormones for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.43 The American Heart Association made no firm recommendation for primary prevention while awaiting the results from randomized clinical trials such as WHI, and stated that continuation of the treatment should be considered on the basis of established noncoronary benefits and risks, possible coronary benefits and risks, and patient preferencOn the basis of HERS and other secondary prevention trials, the American Heart Association recommended against initiating postmenopausal hormones for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.43 The American Heart Association made no firm recommendation for primary prevention while awaiting the results from randomized clinical trials such as WHI, and stated that continuation of the treatment should be considered on the basis of established noncoronary benefits and risks, possible coronary benefits and risks, and patient preferencon the basis of established noncoronary benefits and risks, possible coronary benefits and risks, and patient preference.

The lean members of my family also battle these diseases, which is why I know that education on cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention should not be limited to people in larger bodies.

Cook NR, «Long term effect of dietary sodium reduction on cardiovascular disease outcomes: observational follow - up of the trials of hypertension prevention.

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that plays a role in the prevention of diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and prostate cancer.15 Conventional health experts advise getting vitamin E from vegetable oils like cottonseed oil, because people do not eat vitamin E-rich foods on a daily basis.16 It is also believed that vitamin E contributes to the long shelf - life of cottonseed oil.17

His primary focus is on risk assessment, prevention, and drug - free treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, as well as general healthy aging.

The prevention of periodontal diseases is very important as failure to do so can have a tremendous impact on your pooch's overall health, particularly its cardiovascular system.

The findings were presented at the American Heart Association's conference on cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention in San Francisco.

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