Study explores connection between diets high in monounsaturated fat with emerging cardiovascular disease risk factors: new Hass avocado research

New research exploring the potential effects of Hass avocado consumption on emerging cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors was presented at the American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions…

Supplements not associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in elderly

Daily dietary supplements of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (also found in fish) or lutein and zeaxanthin (nutrients found in green leafy vegetables) were not associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in elderly patients with the eye disease age-related macular degeneration.

Mexican diet more dangerous than fast food chains: CVD expert calls for mandatory screening of 18 year-old Mexicans

A cardiovascular disease (CVD) expert is calling for mandatory screening of 18 year-old Mexicans to halt the CVD epidemic plaguing the nation. Cardiovascular risk factors will be a key theme at the Mexican Congress of Cardiology, held in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

News from Annals of Internal Medicine: 12 November 2013

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Daily Omega 3 Fatty Acids In Fish May Ward Off Heart Disease

Most people, whether healthy or having cardiovascular disease (CVD), would benefit from regular consumption of oily fish, concluded speakers at the EuroPRevent 2012 meeting…

Levels Of Sodium And Potassium Intake Associated With Deaths Among U.S. Adults, Reveals New Study

According to a new report published in the July 11 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, people with a high sodium intake are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. The risk increases significantly if high sodium intake is coupled with a low potassium intake…

New Data Suggest That Moderate Coffee Consumption Is Not Associated With CVD Or All-Cause Mortality In Women

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that moderate coffee consumption is not associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated morality or all-cause mortality.1 The investigators followed a cohort of 11,697 women and found there to be no association between the consumption of filtered caffeinated coffee and the risk of all-cause or CVD mortality…

Vitamin D May Help Reduce Heart Risk In African-Americans

In recent years supplementation with Vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who are deficient in the vitamin…

All Things In Moderation: An Occasional Treat Within A Healthy Lifestyle Means You Can Have Your Candy And Eat

Good news for candy and chocolate lovers: they tend to weigh less, have lower body mass indices (BMI) and waist circumferences, and have decreased levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome, according to a new study(1) published in Nutrition Research…

Think Saturated Fat Contributes To Heart Disease? Think Again…

For the past three decades, saturated fat has been considered a major culprit of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and as a result dietary advice persists in recommending reduced consumption of this macronutrient. However, new evidence shows that saturated fat intake has only a very limited impact on CVD risk — causing many to rethink the “saturated fat is bad” paradigm…

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