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11/15/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
High blood pressure in youth increases risk of heart problems later in life, study warns
A large Swedish study of 1.3 million men found that even mildly elevated blood pressure in young adulthood dramatically increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure later in life. Over nearly 36 years of follow-up, cardiovascular event risk rose steadily with higher early-life blood pressure—even among those below clinical hypertension thresholds. Complementary […]
11/10/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
12 Fruits that help curb sugar cravings and support overall wellness
Fruits provide natural sugars that satisfy sweet cravings while delivering fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, making them a healthier alternative to processed, sugar-laden foods. The fiber in fruits helps keep you full, aids in weight management, promotes regular bowel movements and supports overall digestive health. Antioxidants and polyphenols neutralize free radicals, protect cells from […]
11/06/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
Dark chocolate and berries can sharpen memory — if you eat them at the right time, study finds
Flavanol-rich foods like dark chocolate and berries may enhance memory by aligning stress hormone activity with the brain’s optimal window for forming long-term memories, according to research from Japan’s Shibaura Institute of Technology. Mice given flavanols one hour before learning tasks showed about a 30 percent improvement in recognizing new objects, linked to a surge […]
10/19/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
High-normal potassium levels cut arrhythmia risk by 24% in ICD patients: POTCAST trial shows promise
The POTCAST randomized trial showed that elevating potassium levels to a “high-normal” range (4.5–5.0 mmol/L) reduced the risk of serious heart rhythm events in ICD patients by 24 percent (hazard ratio 0.76) over ~39.6 months. In the study of 1,200 participants (baseline potassium less than or equal to 4.3 mmol/L), 22.7 percent of the intervention […]
10/14/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
Dark chocolate’s surprising health perks: from blood sugar to blood pressure
A Mendelian randomization study found a likely causal link between dark chocolate consumption and lower risk of essential hypertension and a suggestive association with reduced venous thromboembolism risk. Meta-analyses and randomized trials among diabetic patients show that cocoa or dark chocolate intake can modestly reduce fasting blood sugar and LDL cholesterol.. In trials with healthy […]
10/09/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
Gene edited tomato human trial begins — raising alarms over safety, oversight and public trust
The ViTaL-D Study, led by the Quadram Institute and John Innes Centre, recruited 76 adults with low vitamin D to test if a gene edited tomato soup can boost vitamin D over 21 days. In the engineered tomatoes, a targeted gene is disabled so 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) accumulates; when exposed to UVB light on the tissue […]
10/07/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
Consuming NUTS can support cognitive health and weight control, research finds
A recent trial found that eating 50g of walnuts at breakfast improved memory and reaction times in young adults, with effects lasting throughout the day. Studies show that including nuts in calorie-restricted diets does not hinder weight loss—and may even improve outcomes like cholesterol and blood pressure compared to nut-free diets. Nuts are rich in […]
10/01/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
Study suggests drinking 10 cups of black tea daily lowers heart disease risk
A meta-analysis of 14 observational studies suggests that drinking 10 cups (1.2L) of unsweetened black tea daily is linked with a 16? percent lower risk of heart disease compared to non-tea drinkers, whereas drinking just two cups yields a smaller five percent reduction. The analysis included 958,477 participants, among whom 16,990 developed heart disease; the authors argue the […]
09/21/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
High blood pressure may increase Alzheimer’s risk, but hope remains through lifestyle and treatment
Elevated systolic blood pressure (the “top” number) is linked to an eight to 11 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. People with untreated high blood pressure have about a 36 percent higher risk of Alzheimer’s compared to those without hypertension and about 42 percent higher risk compared to those who are treated. Mechanisms include […]
09/20/2025
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By Patrick Lewis
Study: A very specific dietary strategy can help make glioblastoma more treatable
Glioblastoma cells rewire their metabolism. Instead of using glucose for the brain’s normal energy functions and neurotransmitter production, the tumors divert sugar into building blocks (nucleotides) needed for rapid growth and invasion. Glioblastoma shows reduced capacity to produce serine and glycine internally, and instead scavenges them from the blood. Mice fed diets low in serine […]
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