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Espresso coffee linked to increased total cholesterol
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- Ashley Lyles
Drinking espresso coffee is linked to higher total cholesterol levels, particularly in men, new observational data show.
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Takotsubo syndrome also linked to happy life events
- Author:
- Ashley Lyles
Previous studies have shown that Takotsubo syndrome can be related to negative emotional triggers, physical triggers such as heavy physical...
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Bariatric surgery cuts cardiovascular events, even in seniors
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- Ashley Lyles
In persons with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure,...
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Cannabis exposure in pregnancy linked with childhood obesity
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- Ashley Lyles
“This finding may suggest that fetal exposure to cannabis contributes to higher fasting glucose levels via a direct effect on the pancreatic beta-...
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Boosting daily exercise after age 70 tied to lower CVD risk
- Author:
- Ashley Lyles
Exercise ‘trajectories’ after age 65 reveal that those who remain active over time have a lower risk for CVD and death.
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AHA statement reviews marijuana’s effects on brain health
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- Ashley Lyles
“Social media tends to overemphasize the beneficial effects of marijuana. However, its ultimate effect on brain health is still to be established...