Eating a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet containing more legumes and less red meat than the traditional DASH diet may further reduce blood pressure, a new randomised study has found. Notably, participants eating the legume-rich DASH diet reduced their blood pressure by 3.8mmHg more than those eating the traditional diet. The study, “Effect of legumes in energy reduced dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet on blood pressure among overweight…
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Achieving Diabetes Treatment Goals May Increase Lifespan by at least 10 years, New Research Says
Read moreObesity, high blood sugar, blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, ‘bad’) cholesterol are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the leading cause of premature death in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Numerous research shows that the most effective way to lower CVD risk,…
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Early, Stable Blood Sugar Control Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk
Read moreAchieving and maintaining blood sugar control soon after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis is linked to a lower risk of severe heart disease, a new study reveals. Notably, poor blood sugar control in the first year after diagnosis with frequent blood sugar fluctuations is associated…
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Fish, Poultry Diets Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Read moreDiets containing fish, poultry, or both without red meat are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, new data from the United Kingdom (UK) reveals. The reduced risk is partly due to lower obesity and abdominal fat rates in participants with such dietary…
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Father’s Metformin Use Linked to Birth Defects in Children
Read moreMen taking metformin during sperm development and within a few months of their partner getting pregnant are at a higher risk of having children with birth defects, a new study reveals. “We can see that while 3.3 percent of Danish Children are generally born with…