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The ‘silent’ disease that raises your risk of heart failure… do YOU have it?

The ‘silent’ disease that raises your risk of heart failure… do YOU have it?

New research reveals a strong link between a common liver disease affecting nearly 90 million Americans and heart failure, with nearly half of patients showing early signs of heart damage. Researchers from Duke University examined the health data of 570 patients at the university’s hospital system who had metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver …

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Taking Too Much Calcium Can Harm Your Heart — Best Life

Taking Too Much Calcium Can Harm Your Heart — Best Life

According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), 75 percent of Americans take dietary supplements, almost all of whom believe these pills are essential for their health. In theory, this makes sense. What harm can putting added nutrients into your body do? But most people are surprised to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate supplements …

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6 “Bad” Foods You Should Be Eating for Better Heart Health

6 “Bad” Foods You Should Be Eating for Better Heart Health

A registered dietitian sets the record straight on those foods you were previously told are “bad” for heart health. Foods like eggs, shellfish and full-fat dairy actually contain important heart-healthy nutrients. No need to cut out potatoes, coffee or dark chocolate — these foods can also be good for your heart. For years, certain foods have been labeled as “bad” …

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Fatty liver and heart failure: Study reveals fatty liver not caused by alcohol increases heart trouble risk |

Fatty liver and heart failure: Study reveals fatty liver not caused by alcohol increases heart trouble risk |

A common and rising global health concern, fatty liver disease, particularly Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), is currently affecting an estimated 30.2% of the world’s population. While prevalence varies by region, in the Americas and Southeast Asia, the rates are above 40%. But that’s not the most concerning part.New research reveals that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known …

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Heart health: US cardiologist reveals why LDL cholesterol above 60 is a red flag for your heart; recommends early blood tests |

Heart health: US cardiologist reveals why LDL cholesterol above 60 is a red flag for your heart; recommends early blood tests |

Heart disease is still the #1 killer in the U.S., claiming more lives each year. In 2022 alone, nearly a million Americans lost their lives to cardiovascular disease, a massive number that hits about one person every 34 seconds. Scary, right? What’s worse: almost half of all American adults already have some form of cardiovascular disease, whether they know it …

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Revealed: Nuno’s row with Edu at the heart of his Nottingham Forest unhappiness

Revealed: Nuno’s row with Edu at the heart of his Nottingham Forest unhappiness

The question every Nottingham Forest fan would like answering is: how has it come to this? And the answer goes back to the appointment earlier this summer that owner Evangelos Marinakis believed would help take the club to the next level. When Marinakis announced the appointment of Edu, formerly Arsenal’s sporting director, as Forest’s new transfer guru, he was entitled …

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The science-backed ‘guilty pleasures’ that reduce risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even death

The science-backed ‘guilty pleasures’ that reduce risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even death

Dark chocolate and red wine don’t have to be guilty pleasures. In fact, they could help you live longer. The key to what makes them healthy are flavonoids, compounds found in plant-based foods that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants reduce negative impacts of harmful environmental exposures like smoke and ultraviolet radiation, while anti-inflammatories can reduce body-wide inflammation associated with …

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9 foods that can protect the heart and prevent heart attack and stroke – Times of India

9 foods that can protect the heart and prevent heart attack and stroke – Times of India

9 foods that can protect the heart and prevent heart attack and stroke  Times of India Transcript: These Foods Reverse Blood Vessel Damage And Help You Live Longer! – Dr. William Li  The Singju Post ​Six foods that protect the heart from heart attacks  The Economic Times 10 Everyday Food Choices to Improve Heart Health  Moneycontrol I’m a doctor – eat these foods to …

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Heart Disease — Best Life

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Heart Disease — Best Life

We all have a bad night’s sleep from time to time, but if you’re regularly missing out on good rest, it could have serious health consequences. Sometimes, however, you might not even realize anything is amiss—and that lack of awareness could mean failing to notice a major warning sign for your heart health. Doctors say that one nighttime habit in …

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