Tag Archives: obesity
Cardiovascular disease and the impact of risk factors
Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris and myocardial infarction are a leading cause of death worldwide. While the incidence of coronary heart disease is high in developed countries, developing nations are also gaining ground at a rapid pace.
Cardiovascular diseases are mainly due to inadequate living habits. Risk factors that cause heart disease [...]
The Size of the Pants Could Predict Cancer Risk
The size of the pants help to measure the risk of certain cancers, regardless of weight, researchers in the Netherlands.
Having large waist and hips is a sign of accumulation of so-called intra-abdominal fat, that fat is “hidden” deep, especially harmful around the abdominal organs and is associated with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and [...]
An Orange a Day Prevents Some Cancers
Research Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization recommend eating an orange a day to prevent some cancers, and is, according to these studies, citrus fruits protect the body through their antioxidant properties and contribute to strengthening the immune system, which means that just inhibiting tumor growth and normalizing tumor cells.
Moreover, according to a statement from [...]
A High-Fructose Diet Increases the Risk of Hypertension
A high-fructose diet increases the risk of developing hypertension, according to a study by the Center for Health Sciences at the University of Denver Colorado has been made public during the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology held in San Diego (United States).
The findings suggest that reducing consumption of processed foods and beverages [...]
The Best Way to Prevent Diabetes
Over 360 million people will type 2 diabetes in 2030. With more young people affected, preventing the occurrence of this disease is essential to reduce mortality and health expenditures. According to a study published in The Lancet, changes in lifestyle and metformin have an affect long-term prevention.
If nothing changes, in some years, diabetes mellitus type [...]
