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Red meat consumption linked to an increased risk of stroke
Reuters reports that, according to a study published online in Stroke, red meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stroke.
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged preventing stroke, red meat, stroke, stroke prevention
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Diets rich in antioxidants linked to reduced stroke risk
HealthDay reports, “Diets rich in antioxidants from fruits, vegetables and whole grains appear to lower a woman’s odds for a stroke, even if she has a prior history of heart disease,” according to a study published in the journal Stroke.
Posted in Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged antioxidants, Nutritional Health, preventing stroke, stroke, stroke prevention
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Vitamin E can be harmful
You may be hearing that vitamin E increases the risk of prostate cancer. This was a surprise to many doctors, but is actually based upon reliable evidence.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged preventing prostate cancer, preventing stroke, prostate cancer, stroke, stroke prevention, vitamin E
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Chocolate reduces stroke risk
After so many recent blogs with negative news about your health risks, I thought you’d enjoy a positive one … chocolate reduces stroke risk!
Posted in Heart Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged chocolate, dark chocolate, flavonoid, preventing stroke, stroke, stroke prevention
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Fish consumption linked to reduced risk of stroke
According to a study published in the journal Stroke, individuals who consume fish on a few occasions weekly may face a lower risk of suffering a stroke compared to people who eat little fish or do not eat it at … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged fish, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, preventing stroke, stroke, stroke prevention
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Cardiovascular safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
I’m surprised how many of my patients are NOT aware of the potential cardiovascular risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve). If you’re in their camp, don’t miss this report:
Vitamin E consumption for stroke prevention may be harmful
In a past blog I told you, “… a spate of high-profile studies published in the last few years shows that a variety of popular supplements — including calcium, selenium, and vitamins A, C and E — don’t do anything … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, stroke, vitamin E
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New Study Says, “Check blood pressure at home, not MD’s office!”
Think you need to go to the doctor’s office to check your blood pressure? Think again. For years I’ve had my patients monitor their blood pressure at home. I do NOT rely solely upon blood pressure readings in the office. … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged HBP, heart disease, high blood pressure, home blood pressure monitoring, home BP monitoring, HTN, hypertension, kidney disease, stroke
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Consuming one serving of chocolate every week may reduce stroke risk
Just in time for your Valentine’s weekend, a new report indicating that chocolate may both cut your risk of a stroke and reduce the risk of death after a stroke. And, the effect may only require one small serving of … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged chocolate, dark chocolate, stroke, stroke prevention
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The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 2 – Obesity
In my newest book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I teach people how to utilize the ten essentials that are necessary to live a happy and highly healthy life. Under The Essential of Self-Care, I’ve developed a list of what … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged arthritis, Cancer, diabetes, exercise, fatigue, gallbladder disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, hypertension, Obesity, overweight, preventive medicine, sleep and health, sleep disorders, stroke
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Four lifestyle choices reduce risk of chronic disease 80 percent
What an interesting new study. It concludes that to dramatically reduce your healthcare costs, to lengthen your life, to improve the quality of your life, and, in short, to have a happier and more highly healthy life, you need to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health, Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Woman's Health
Tagged Cancer, diabetes, exercise, health, healthcare costs, healthy diet, heart attack, Obesity, physical activity, quality of life, smoking, stroke, tobacco
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FDA Approves Triple-Drug Antihypertensive Polypill – Should you consider a polypill?
Hidden behind all of the Swine flu news stories is this one – which I feel is significantly more important when it comes to public health. The FDA just gave its official thumbs-up to an antihypertensive polypill. Could this pave … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Woman's Health
Tagged HBP, heart attack, heart attack prevention, high blood pressure, HTN, hypertension, polypill, stroke, stroke prevention
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First-Ever Treatment of Stroke Using Adult Stem Cells (another reason embryonic stem cell research is doomed)
In what is believed to be the nation’s first such procedure, doctors in Texas were able to successfully use adult stem cells from a patient to treat the effects of his stroke. Physicians from Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the … Continue reading
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Tagged adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, stem cell research, stroke
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Study indicates inexpensive polypill pill may significantly reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Should you consider it?
On the March 30th edition of the ABC World News, Charles Gibson reported, “Some of the country’s leading heart doctors heard results” yesterday at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference “about … just one pill that could revolutionize the … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged ACE inhibitor, American College of Cardiology, aspirin, atenolol, beta-blocker, blood pressure, diuretic, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, heart rate, polypill, ramipril, simvastatin, stroke, thiazide
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Inexpensive blood test identifies people with a normal cholesterol at risk for heart attack, stroke – and a statin medicine may save lives and change preventive medicine
Whew! This is long title describing the remarkable results of a study, just announced at the American Heart Association’s meeting in New Orleans, which showed that AstraZeneca’s cholesterol fighting Crestor (rosuvastatin) slashed deaths, heart attacks, strokes, and artery-clearing procedures in … Continue reading
‘Silent Strokes’ Strike One in 10 Healthy People
HealthDay News is reporting that if you’re an older American with no major health problems, chances are about one in 10 that you’ve had a stroke and didn’t know it. It was probably not severe enough to cause recognizable symptoms, such … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines, Heart Health
Tagged atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, silent stroke, stroke
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Dr. Walt’s Take on the Health Headlines – May 28, 2008
Please let me know if you like this type of entry or not. Your feedback will be very helpful to me. Best Treatment for Vertigo Is Easiest One
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Children's Health, General Health, Health Headlines, Heart Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, antidepressants, antioxidants, back pain, benign positional vertigo, BPPY, calcium, Cannalith Repositioning Procedure, chemotherapy, childhood obesity, depression, Epley Maneuver, Florida Hospital, green tea, gum disease, Obesity, omega-3, peridontitis, pregnancy, stroke, SuperSized Kids, vertigo, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin E, weight loss
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