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study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
dementia risk was a significant 31 per cent lower for participants of the study who followed an anti-inflammatory diet compared to those who had a pro-inflammatory diet.
karen hawthorne
dementia
sep 5 2024
anti-inflammatory foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leafy greens. these foods help reduce inflammation in the body, protecting against diseases like heart disease and supporting brain health.

study links ingredient in artificial sweeteners to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
a recent study suggests ingredients in commonly-used sweeteners pose a greater risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (mace) such as heart attack and stroke.
raby nguer
heart health
jul 4 2024
one of the most frequently used sugar alcohols and a focus of the study, xylitol, is found in plants, vegetables and fruits, as well as in low-calorie sweeteners.

study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

the severe impact of pulmonary arterial hypertension on canadians
the inability to work, take care of yourself without a caregiver, and reduced emotional well-being are the most notable factors affecting the quality of life for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
angelica bottaro
hypertension
may 6 2024
pulmonary arterial hypertension affects 2,000 to 4,000 canadians.

gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
a new study finds a connection between heart health and the gut, paving the way for future therapies to reduce risk of heart disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
apr 4 2024
by nailing down how these bacteria work toward lowering heart disease risk, researchers broke open a world of potential regarding future therapies and prevention techniques.

maximizing stroke recovery: the potential role of music therapy in rehabilitation
a new ongoing study aims to change how people recover from stroke by turning up the tunes.
angelica bottaro
stroke
mar 22 2024
science has long investigated the power of music on the brain and found that it has several beneficial impacts, including activating the brain’s reward centre.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology
powered by
the leukemia & lymphoma society of canada (llsc)
powered by
obesity canada

study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
dementia risk was a significant 31 per cent lower for participants of the study who followed an anti-inflammatory diet compared to those who had a pro-inflammatory diet.
karen hawthorne
dementia
sep 5 2024
anti-inflammatory foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leafy greens. these foods help reduce inflammation in the body, protecting against diseases like heart disease and supporting brain health.

study links ingredient in artificial sweeteners to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
a recent study suggests ingredients in commonly-used sweeteners pose a greater risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (mace) such as heart attack and stroke.
raby nguer
heart health
jul 4 2024
one of the most frequently used sugar alcohols and a focus of the study, xylitol, is found in plants, vegetables and fruits, as well as in low-calorie sweeteners.

study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

the severe impact of pulmonary arterial hypertension on canadians
the inability to work, take care of yourself without a caregiver, and reduced emotional well-being are the most notable factors affecting the quality of life for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
angelica bottaro
hypertension
may 6 2024
pulmonary arterial hypertension affects 2,000 to 4,000 canadians.

gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
a new study finds a connection between heart health and the gut, paving the way for future therapies to reduce risk of heart disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
apr 4 2024
by nailing down how these bacteria work toward lowering heart disease risk, researchers broke open a world of potential regarding future therapies and prevention techniques.

maximizing stroke recovery: the potential role of music therapy in rehabilitation
a new ongoing study aims to change how people recover from stroke by turning up the tunes.
angelica bottaro
stroke
mar 22 2024
science has long investigated the power of music on the brain and found that it has several beneficial impacts, including activating the brain’s reward centre.
powered by
the leukemia & lymphoma society of canada (llsc)

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