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UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Conversation

Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

The Independent UK

Can high cholesterol alone give you a heart attack? Here’s good news

Cholesterol is often portrayed as the villain in heart health, but the reality is different from this. It's like a balancing act — our bodies need cholesterol to function properly, but too much of the wrong kind can lead to problems.

The Times of India

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Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says

You might have heard that taking a daily low-dose aspirin can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. But, unless you have been told to take aspirin by your doctor, recent news should make you think again, because, for many, the risks outweigh the benefits.

The Conversation

The Forgotten Factor Driving Rising Asthma Rates, Developmental Delays, and Cognitive Declines

Our environments play a crucial role in chronic conditions like heart disease, says physician Rosalind J. Wright.

Inverse

The importance of sleep for a healthy heart: Tips to sleep better

A good night's sleep is more than just a luxury; it's a necessity for maintaining overall health, especially heart health. The connection between sleep and cardiovascular well-being is profound, with numerous studies underscoring the importance of adequate and quality sleep in preventing heart disease, managing blood pressure, and reducing the…

The Times of India

Indians at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, says physicians body

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in India, with rising incidence due to lifestyle changes, urbanization, and increasing prevalence of risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Poor dietary habits, physical inactivity, and stress contribute significantly. Early detection and management are often hindered by lack of awareness…

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Depression During Pregnancy, Post-Delivery Raises Heart Disease Risk: Study

Perinatal depression in women elevates the likelihood of cardiovascular disease for up to two decades, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

These are 32 snacks you should avoid on a healthy diet

Want to upgrade your nutrition? Beware of the snacks you should avoid when you're feeling hungry...

Woman & Home

The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

The Guardian - UK

The link between UPFs and cardiac health

"Much of the media coverage has focused on the apparent health risks associated with eating fake meats . . ."

Salon

Are plant-based burgers really bad for your heart? Here’s what’s behind the scary headlines

We’re hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. And we know plant-based foods are popular for health or other reasons.

The Conversation

Ultra-Processed Plant Food Raises Risk Of Heart Diseases, Related Deaths: Study

Researchers discovered that ultra-processed plant-based foods do not offer health benefits and are actually linked to an increased risk of heart disease and heart-related mortality.

Medical Daily

How a culturally informed model of care helped First Nations patients with heart disease

A First Nations child born in Australia today can expect to live eight to nine years less than a non-Indigenous child born on the same day.

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1 in 5 deaths are caused by heart disease, but what else are Australians dying from?

Nobody dies in good health, at least in their final moments. But to think the causes of death are easy to count or that there is generally a single reason somebody passes is an oversimplification.

AAP

Australia's leading cause of death revealed

The majority of deaths in Australia have multiple causes but heart disease contributed more than any other, research shows.

Fortune

When’s the last time you were angry? Just recalling the experience may be detrimental to your heart health, study says

Feeling sad or anxious, on the other hand, wasn’t associated with blood vessel dysfunction.

The Guardian - UK

‘There was no other option’: the aid packages feeding diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

Increasingly frequent natural disasters leave islanders reliant on processed foods for months on end – with deeply concerning knock-on effects to health

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Looking For Key To Slow Aging? Study Suggests Embracing A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

Researchers now say that adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle could be the key to slowing down biological aging.

Inverse

This Research Breaks Down How Much To Sit, Stand, And Sleep Each Day For Optimal Health

New research verifies the intuitive: That standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative.

Inverse

Are Fish Oil Supplements Too Good To Be True? Here's What a New Study Found

The results of a new study suggest it could increase the risk of first time heart disease, at least among those who have good heart health.

Inverse

Huge Meta-Analysis Shows This Ancient Diet Is Full of Health Benefits

The new review found both vegetarians and vegans have better metabolic health and are less likely to develop certain types of cancer and heart disease.

Medical Daily

Fish Oil Supplements May Raise Heart Disease, Stroke Risk In Healthy Individuals

While fish oil supplements may slow disease progression and lower the risk of death in people with a history of cardiovascular diseases, they might increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among healthy individuals.

Evening Standard

Early heart disease deaths in Barking and Dagenham double those of richest areas

British Heart Foundation says ‘urgent action’ needed to prevent further deaths

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Health: Infertility treatment can double risk of postpartum heart disease

Infertility treatment patients were twice as likely to be hospitalised with heart disease in the year following delivery as spontaneously conceived patients. Read further on Dynamite News:

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