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☆ Americans are eating more whole grains, but are still confused by the food labels
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Linda Carroll | Linda Carroll Is A Regular Health Contributor To Nbc News | Reuters Health. She Is Coauthor Of | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

At least half of the grains consumed daily should be whole grains, according to the USDA's recommendations. “Consumers need to be careful when they go shopping for whole grain foods,” said Zhang. What’s important is the percentage of the total grain in the food that is actually whole grain, Zhang said. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans identifies whole grain foods as those containing 50% or more by weight of the grain- or flour-containing component as whole grain ingredients. For example, when a product is described as being made with whole grains, that doesn’t mean it’s 100% whole grains, Cholewka said.

☆ Early research suggests promising use of AI to predict risk of heart attack or stroke using a single chest X-ray
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Early research suggests a promising use of artificial intelligence to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack or stroke from a single chest X-ray. The AI model uses the same risk thresholds as the established risk calculator, and early findings suggest that it works just as well. Sometimes, the AI findings align with a traditional radiology reading, but other times, it picks up on things that may have been missed, he said. He was not involved in the new AI research but says it’s important to keep the field moving forward. “The risk calculator is one part of risk assessment, but it’s not the only part.

☆ Daylight Saving Time debate sheds light on growing racial inequities in sleep health
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Sleep Research Society and other medical groups have advocated for ending the practice, calling for the adoption of a permanent standard time that would not involve shifting forward each spring and falling back each autumn. She authored a paper, published in September in the journal Sleep, detailing the potential health benefits of adopting a permanent standard time. Now, some sleep researchers worry about the potential effects that continuing to change standard time twice each year may have on sleep health inequities. “Fortunately, sleep health is largely modifiable.”As for the inequities seen in sleep health, it’s not that White adults don’t also experience a lack of sleep and its health consequences – but people of color appear to disproportionately experience them more, and that’s believed to be largely due to social systems in the United States. Improving sleep health has been a national objective in the federal government’s past two Healthy People programs, noted Caraballo-Cordovez, who is not involved in the programs.

For decades doctors have been telling their patients that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” could protect them from heart disease. But a new study suggests that having a lot of so-called good cholesterol doesn’t mean a lower risk of heart attacks. The new findings surprised the researchers, who originally designed their study to understand how cholesterol levels in Black and white middle-aged adults without heart disease affected their future risks. Previous research on "good" cholesterol and heart disease consisted of mostly white adults. Low HDL levels were associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in white participants, but not Black participants.

☆ A brain expert shares his 7 'hard rules' for boosting memory and fighting off dementia
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Marc Milstein | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

As a neuroscience researcher, here are seven hard rules I live by to keep my brain sharp and fight off dementia. Keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in checkYour heart beats roughly 115,000 times a day, and with every beat, it sends about 20% of the oxygen in your body to your brain. High blood pressure can weaken your heart muscle, and is one of the leading causes of strokes. Ideally, your blood pressure should be no higher than 120/80. To lessen isolation and loneliness, you can also boost brain chemicals like serotonin and endorphins by performing small acts of kindness: Wish others well or check in with somebody.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Lyft, Tripadvisor, Take-Two Interactive and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Lyft – Shares of Lyft plummeted 21% after the company's earnings report showed mixed results in the last quarter. SolarEdge Technologies – Shares of SolarEdge rose 18% after the company reported record revenue in its last quarter that beat analysts' expectations. Revenue fell short of estimates coming in at $967 million instead of $979 million. Perrigo – Shares of pharmaceutical company Perrigo slumped 16% after the company reported earnings and revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations, according to Refinitiv. The company reported $198.3 million in revenue, which beat expectations, according to StreetAccount.

An experimental drug could eventually offer hope to millions of people struggling with uncontrolled high blood pressure, new research has found. Overall, 20% to 30% of adults experience high blood pressure, Brown said in an email. Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for 5% to 10% of all people with hypertension. Hypertension is diagnosed when a person has a blood pressure of 130/80, while a systolic measurement of 120-129 mm Hg is considered to be “elevated.” A normal range is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Those who received the highest dose of the medication saw their systolic blood pressure — the top number in the measure — drop an extraordinary 20 points during the study.

☆ Don’t bother with dietary supplements for heart health, study says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Six supplements that people commonly take for heart health don’t help lower “bad” cholesterol or improve cardiovascular health, according to a study published Sunday, but statins did. Some people believe that common dietary supplements – fish oil, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, plant sterols and red yeast rice – will lower their “bad” cholesterol. The fatty deposits can block the flow of oxygen and blood that the heart needs to work and the blockage can lead to a heart attack or stroke. He calls these supplements “21st century snake oil.”In the United States, the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994 sharply limited the US Food and Drug Administration’s ability to regulate supplements. “The good news, we know statins work,” Khera said.

☆ Nutritionist shares her top 5 'healthy' fast food orders—they include Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Panda Express
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Samar Kullab | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Sometimes you're just too busy to go grocery shopping, meal prep and cook at home, so you pull up to a drive-thru. Even as a nutritionist, I've been in this situation plenty of times, and it's not the end of the world. Small, sustainable changes are key to a healthy diet — you don't have to quit fast food cold turkey. (And yes, healthy options at Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell do exist.) Here are my top five fast food orders:

☆ Sell biopharma stock Amgen ahead of its obesity drug update, Barclays says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors should sell biopharma stock Amgen ahead of its obesity drug update next week, according to Barclays. Analyst Carter Gould downgraded Amgen to underweight from equal weight, saying there are high expectations around its obesity drug AMG133 after the stock's rally this month. Amgen shares outperformed nearly all its peers this month, even companies that have reported strong third-quarter results, after announcing at the start of October that it will disclose more obesity drug data, according to Barclays. In short, we think AMGN shares could come under pressure after the recent gains on the back of this update," the analyst wrote. The analyst's $234 price target represents 14.5% downside from where Amgen shares closed Friday at $273.81.

☆ These 5 foods are 'not actually that healthy for your heart,' a cardiologist says—what she eats instead
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Dr. Elizabeth Klodas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, I am often asked about what foods to eat for a healthy heart. But there are a number of popular choices that are actually not that healthy for your heart. Here are five foods I always tell people to think twice about before consuming in excess — and what I eat instead:1. High sodium consumption can raise blood pressure, which is a major risk factor in heart disease and stroke. MargarineToo much butter isn't healthy for your heart, but alternatives like margarine aren't always better.

☆ Sleep may be just as important to heart health as diet and physical activity, research finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

In June, the American Heart Association added sleep duration to its cardiovascular health checklist, now called “Life’s Essential 8.” These science-based guidelines were created to help all Americans improve their heart health. Other research has also shown connections between short sleep and chronic diseases that could also hurt heart health. Those poor health behaviors also contribute to poor heart health. Poor sleep is also linked to a lower engagement in physical activity, Makarem said. So it is not a surprise that poor sleep would increase future heart disease risk,” Makarem added.

☆ Frozen embryos linked to increased risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Kaitlin Sullivan | Kaitlin Sullivan Is A Contributor For Nbcnews.Com Who Has Worked With Nbc News Investigations. She Reports On Health | Science | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Undergoing in vitro fertilization using frozen embryos is linked to a greater risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia, during pregnancy, according to research published Monday in the journal Hypertension. Overall, the risk of hypertensive disorders was low: about 7.4% in women who used frozen embryos, compared with 5.6% in women who used fresh embryos and 4.3% for women who conceived naturally. In addition, they found, there was no significant difference in risk between the women who conceived naturally and those who did IVF using fresh embryos. The group included 4.4 million naturally conceived pregnancies and compared them to just over 78,000 IVF pregnancies conceived using a fresh embryo and about 18,000 using a frozen embryo. Petersen emphasized that the overall risk for preeclampsia was still low and that the results of the new study should not scare women away from using frozen embryos.

But "we know that one in three women are going to die of heart disease" every year. Heart attackA heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is cut off or drastically reduced. Women with heart failure have a wider variety of symptom, such as sweating, unusual swelling, heart palpitations and feelings of heartburn. According to the review, 10% of people with heart disease experience depression, compared with 5% of those without heart problems. Heart valve diseaseHeart valve disease occurs when one or more of valves in the heart doesn't work properly.

☆ Sleep Your Way to Better Heart Health
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-05 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Sleep Your Way to Better Heart HealthGet yourself to bed. Sleep is now considered an essential factor in good heart health. According to the American Heart Association, adults should aim for an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Teenagers should get eight to 10 hours of sleep, and children ages six through 12 should get between nine and 12 hours of rest.

☆ Не избегайте жиров: 9 продуктов со здоровыми жирами
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-22 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +3 min

Здоровые или «хорошие» жиры – это гарантия здоровой сердечно-сосудистой системы и крепкой нервной системы. СеменаСемена тыквы, подсолнечника и кунжута содержат хорошие жиры, которые могут снизить уровень холестерина. Как правило, растительные жиры являются более здоровыми, чем жиры животного происхождения. Так как организм не может производить эти здоровые жиры, он должен получать их из пищи. Льняные семенаОни должны присутствовать в любой здоровой диете, потому что содержат жиры, придающие сияние коже – она выглядит намного моложе.

Organizations: American Heart Association

☆ Названа самая полезная каша на завтрак
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-20 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Одни уверены, что это источник лишних углеводов, а другие считают их незаменимой частью рациона. Ученые утверждают, что это один из самых здоровых продуктов в мире, но уточняют, что зерно должно быть цельным. На тему о том, какая каша является самой полезной, дискуссии не утихают, но многие ученые отдают пальму первенства гречке. Кроме того, гречка – один из рекордсменов по содержанию растительного белка, а ее минеральный состав гораздо богаче, чем у других круп. По словам ученых, в одной порции каши (168 г) также имеется 1,58 мг ниацина или витамина B-3, который необходим для преобразования углеводов, жиров и белков в энергию.

Organizations: American Heart Association

☆ 10 efecte negative pe care le poate avea trecerea la ora de vară
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-28 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +4 min

Trecerea la ora de vară poate avea efecte negative asupra sănătății și a stării de spirit. De la insomnie la tulburarea afectivă sezonieră, iată 10 efecte negative pe care le poate avea trecerea la ora de vară. Trecerea la ora de vară duce la o creștere a numărului de accidente rutiereUn studiu din 2014 a descoperit o creștere de 6,3% a numărului de accidente rutiere mortale în primele șase zile după trecerea la ora de vară. Deși ora de vară a fost introdusă pentru a economisi energie, schimbarea orei are efectul opusÎn mod ironic, trecerea la ora de vară ne face să consumăm mai multă energie. Studiul a descoperit că trecerea la ora de vară a cauzat o creștere de 1% a cererii de electricitate.

Persons: Austin C . Smith Organizations: Universitatea din, Universitatea de Stat, Chase, Co Locations: Germania, Suedia, Universitatea din Miami, Pennsylvania, american Indiana

Un studiu realizat de oameni de știință americani arată că o anumită legumă consumată regulat este benefică pentru sănătate, contribuind la reducerea riscului dezvoltării cancerului și a bolilor cardiovasculare. Consumul regulat al ardeiului iute poate ajuta la prelungirea vieții, este concluzia unui studiu publicat pe 13 noiembrie pe site-ul American Heart Association. Potrivit studiului, prin consumul regulat al acestei legume, „se reduce semnificativ riscul de a muri de boli cardiovasculare sau de cancer”. Potrivit studiilor anterioare, consumul de chili are un efect antiinflamator, antioxidant, anti-cancer și, de asemenea, ajută reglarea nivelului zahărului în sânge datorită capsaicinei, o substanţă care conferă ardeiului iute gustul său caracteristic înțepător. Analizele datelor arată însă, fără îndoială, că ardeiul „prelungește viața și reduce numărul deceselor”, a mai spus cardiologul, citat de Sputnik France.

Persons: Bo Organizations: Sputnik France Locations: BUCUREŞTI, Cleveland, Ohio

Un grup de savanți au dezmințit mitul popular conform căruia consumul majorității caloriilor dimineața afectează pierderea în greutate, relatează Insider, citând date de la American Heart Association. Cercetătorii au efectuat un experiment în care au monitorizat comportamentul alimentar și indicatorii de sănătate a 41 de voluntari supraponderali timp de 12 săptămâni. Participanții primului grup și-au limitat consumul de alimente la anumite ore ale zilei, consumând 80% din aportul zilnic de calorii până la ora 13:00. În al doilea grup, au mâncat în mod regulat, consumând jumătate din necesarul zilnic de energie după ora 17:00. Același lucru a fost valabil și pentru dinamica tensiunii.

Organizations: Heart Locations: BUCUREȘTI

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