Taking up exercise in middle-age appears to give a handsome return on investment
Physical activity is often advocated for improved health, and there’s a considerable body of evidence which supports this. For example, studies have linked regular physical activity and/or exercise with a reduced risk of chronic, life-threatening conditions including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. There has even been some research that has linked physical activity with [...]
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When testing the effects of different diets, it helps to ensure that the diets are truly different
Over the last few years there has been intense debate in nutrition circles about what the ideal diet is for weight loss. There are lots of different dietary approaches that may be advocated, but the most contentious debate has been about whether a diet low in fat, or one low is carbohydrate, is best if [...]
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Coenzyme Q10 found to improve arterial function in statin-treated diabetics
Statins are the most commonly used cholesterol-reducing drugs. There is evidence that taking them reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, though it certainly isn’t assured that this is because they reduce cholesterol levels. For more on this see here. While statins may indeed have benefits for health, they are not without risk. The cholesterol-producing enzyme [...]
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