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Fructose consumption linked to evidence of heart disease in teens

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Walt Larimore

HealthDay reported, “Teens who consume large amounts of the food and beverage sweetener fructose show evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in their blood,” according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

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Blood pressure variation between arms linked to CV risk

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Walt Larimore

MedPage Today reports, “A substantial difference in blood pressure from one arm to the other could be a warning sign for overall cardiovascular and mortality risk,” according to a meta-analysis published online in The Lancet.

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CV risk factors in midlife linked to risk of premature death from heart disease

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “They’re called ‘risk factors’ for a reason – people with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and/or a smoking habit are much more likely to have heart attacks, strokes and other manifestations … Continue reading →

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For women who imbibe, red wine may be healthier option

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Walt Larimore

When it comes to the consumption of alcohol, the message has been decidedly mixed. Some studies show that moderate consumption might offer some health benefits, especially for the heart; other studies show an increased risk for certain cancers, especially breast … Continue reading →

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Weight-loss surgery reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Wall Street Journal reports that, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, weight-loss surgery may be linked to a reduced risk of death from heart disease.

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Many studies show benefits of exercise

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Los Angeles Times reports, “Numerous studies show that small tweaks to one’s routine can improve a person’s health.”

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Normalizing blood pressure in middle age reduces lifetime risk for heart disease, stroke

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Walt Larimore

HealthDay reports, “Blood pressure changes in middle age can affect your lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke,” according to a study published in Circulation.

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ADHD medications NOT associated with adult CVD risk

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Wall Street Journal reports that medications used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) appear NOT to raise the risk of serious cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical … Continue reading →

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DASH diet helps lower risk of cardiovascular diseases

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Detroit Free Press discussed the advantages of healthy eating and exercise. “The American Heart Association says cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the US. Changing what you eat can help get you off medications and … Continue reading →

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Long-term statin use declared safe safe

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Recent research published in The Lancet suggests that the benefits from statins, the revolutionary class of cholesterol-lowering medications, “increase the longer someone takes them with NO long-term risks such as cancer.” (emphasis added)

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Obese children not necessarily doomed to diabetes, heart disease – if they lose weight!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Walt Larimore

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “Fat kids often turn into fat adults with a host of related health problems: diabetes, high blood pressure, clogged arteries.” However, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine “finds that … Continue reading →

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Many young adults may have undetected atherosclerosis

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Walt Larimore

  In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I stunned many readers when I wrote, “In obese children, their vascular age generally is three decades older than their chronological age.” Because of this, childhood obesity lowers … Continue reading →

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Salt From the Sea or the Earth: Is One Better?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Walt Larimore

So, for adding small amounts of salt to your food, should you use salt from the earth or salt of the sea (sea salt)? Recently a reader wrote to ask after seeing TV ads from fast-food restaurants that seem to … Continue reading →

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Chocolate may reduce heart disease, stroke risk

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Walt Larimore

ABC World News reported that “chocolate may be a kind of secret weapon against heart disease.” So, what’s the scoop?

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Can cocoa products reduce blood pressure or heart disease?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Walt Larimore

CocoaVia and Cirku are new supplements used for high blood pressure and cardiovascular health according to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (NMCD). These products are flavored powders that can be added to a beverage. Each packet contains a cocoa extract providing … Continue reading →

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Even small amounts of aerobic exercise lowers coronary heart disease risk

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Walt Larimore

More research is showing that even small amounts of aerobic exercise help lower coronary heart disease risk. The newest review was published in the journal Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, and should encourage even the most sedentary of us … Continue reading →

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Satisfaction with life seems good for the heart

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Being satisfied with your life can be good for your heart. That’s the finding of a new study that included almost 8,000 British civil servants, average age 49, who were asked about their satisfaction in seven areas of their lives: romantic … Continue reading →

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Diet soft drinks may increase waist circumference

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Medscape reported that, according to research presented at the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting, “consumers of diet soft drinks experienced a 70% greater increase in waist circumference than nonconsumers.”

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Death, diabetes, and heart disease risk increase with only two hours of TV a day

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In the past I’ve told you that children younger than two years of age should have NO screen time, while children over two should have less than two hours per day. Now we may have to extend this advice to … Continue reading →

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The top-ranked diet may be one you’ve never heard of — but one I recommend often

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Walt Larimore

US News & World Report ranks the DASH Diet Plan as BEST overall diet plan. If you’ve never heard of the DASH diet, you’re not alone.

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Too much TV increases cardiovascular risk for kids

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In a number of previous blogs, I’ve warned you of the risks of too much TV for your kids. Now we have a new and far scarier risk to consider — the development of premature cardiovascular disease .

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Long work hours linked to increased heart risks

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Walt Larimore

While writing this blog, I was listening to Simon and Garfunkel singing, “Slow down, you move too fast. You need to make the morning last.” At the same time, I found a Bloomberg News report claiming that “working overtime may be … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean diet reduces risk of metabolic syndrome and prediabetes

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Researchers have found more proof that the Mediterranean diet is associated with improved blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. In short, it’s one highly healthy choice for family nutrition.

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Sugary drinks linked to hypertension and obesity

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Last week my blog, Diet soda consumption may be linked to increased heart attacks and strokes, was one of my most read postings in some time. Some commented that perhaps they would switch from diet to regular soda. NOT a … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Insufficiency: Is there enough evidence for clinical recommendations?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Readers of this blog over the last year, have seen many of my posts on the plethora of studies and recommendations about vitamin D. Now there’s some new data I think you’ll be interested in.

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The Formula for Good Health = 0, 5, 10, 30, 150

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Walt Larimore

An easy-to-remember formula for good health (0, 5, 10, 30, 150) is proposed in a wonderful editorial in American Family Physician titled “Preventive Health: Time for Change.” The author suggests this formula to physicians to “help patients achieve healthy lifestyle … Continue reading →

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High cholesterol in youth may increase heart risks later in life

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Walt Larimore

For the last couple of years, I’ve been offering my adolescent patients the option of checking their lipid panels, especially if they are overweight or obese. Now, new research is showing the wisdom of this approach. The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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How Much Sunlight Is Equivalent to Vitamin D Supplementation?

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Readers of this blog are well aware than many (if not most) Americans have insufficient to deficient levels of vitamin D. Other than prescribing oral vitamin D or vitamin D-containing foods, we doctors were left with prescribing a little sunshine. … Continue reading →

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Coffee’s endless health debate is grounded in fact

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Today, I have three blogs to encourage all of you who, when you wake up at the crack of dawn each day need your coffee. Some of you think it’s healthy. Some of you worry it may not be. So, … Continue reading →

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Coffee may have perks for longer living

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Drinking up to six cups of coffee a day may lower the overall odds of dying prematurely, mainly because it cuts the risk of dying from heart disease, a recent study suggests. But the study found that heavy coffee drinking … Continue reading →

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