Meaning Blood biomarkers of seafood and plant-derived omega-3 fats are linked to a modestly lower risk of dying from heart attacks. Consumption of ω-3–rich foods should be encouraged.Abstract Importance The role of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for primary prevention of coronary heart disease...
In Texas, cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death since 1950. Risk-factor modification has been targeted in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, including lipid management, smoking cessation, improved control of blood pressure, physical activity, weight management, the ...
Data on mortality were collected for the next six years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Age adjusted death rates in quintile classes of BMI and Cox proportional hazards models with six year all causes mortality as end point, BMI as covariate and age, smoking, systolic blood pressure as possible ...
Glucose in the body is converted into energy, which helps with everyday tasks. Diabetes is caused by obesity, poor nutrition, and limited physical activity. However, elevated blood glucose can build up in the blood vessels of several human organs, including the eye. People who have had diabete...