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Newly identified ‘metabolic signature’ can determine adherence to Mediterranean diet, help predict CVD risk
For immediate release: May 14, 2020 Boston, MA – A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate an individual’s adherence and metabolic response to the Mediterranean diet and help predict future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new…
Replacing unhealthy fats with olive oil could lower heart disease risk
People whose diets included at least a daily half tablespoon of olive oil had a lower risk of heart disease than those who did not consume it.
Childhood trauma raises lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease, early death
Traumatic experiences in childhood, such as abuse or living with caregivers with substance use disorders, can increase an individual’s risk of cardiovascular disease and early death.
Tofu consumption linked with decreased risk of heart disease
Eating tofu and other soy-based foods with high levels of isoflavones may lower the risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, led by Qi Sun, associate…
Fiber has benefits beyond gut health
Consuming between 22 and 34 grams of fiber a day can help keep the gut healthy, and it also has been linked to a number of other health benefits.
Moderate egg consumption not associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk
For immediate release: March 4, 2020 Boston, MA – Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led by researchers at Harvard T.H.…
Climate in the clinic
Physicians, health leaders discuss how to address the health impacts of climate change February 19, 2020 – Climate change—and how it affects health—should be front and center for doctors, health care workers, and hospitals. That was the key…
Following healthy lifestyle habits at middle age may increase years lived free of chronic diseases
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Boston, MA – Maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking—at middle-age may increase years lived free…
Poor diets linked to $50 billion in U.S. health care costs
Unhealthy diets account for almost 20% of U.S. health care costs from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Don’t be fooled by different names for added sugar
When reading food labels, be aware that added sugar can hide under other names.