coronary heart disease
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Is Chocolate Heart-Healthy?
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Observational data suggests chocolate may protect cardiovascular system.
A meta-analysis of seven observational studies with 115,000 adult participants compared the lowest level of chocolate consumption with the highest intakes. Those eating the most had nearly a one-third decrease in risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. The authors caution that most forms of chocolate contain high amounts of fat and sugar, and more esperimental research is necessary to prove causation.
PositiveTip: Think twice before you indulge in your favorite chocolates "for your hearts sake". Most forms of these products are very high in calories!
The Triglyceride/Waist Tool
Posted by Elvin Adams on
Two simple measurements have been found accurately predict the development of coronary heart disease. One is measuring the distance around the waist at the level of the belly button and the second is measuring blood triglyceride levels.
This research was just published based on a study of 25,668 men and women in Norfolk, United Kingdom.