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A recent study of 2,735 people found that women who ate the least amount of fiber were 2.9x as likely to die from inflammatory heart disease as high fiber eaters. For every additional 10 grams of fiber that you eat per day, your risk of stroke increases by 12% noted the research.
Roughly 30% of people who have been prescribed traditional statins to reduce blood pressure in order to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes can’t take the dosage prescribed because they can’t tolerate the muscle pain that is often a side effect. Recent research has provided new evidence that non-statin treatments can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by taking two daily cholesterol-lowering pills along with an anti-inflammatory pill. Physicians have embraced the new treatment strategy. “We need to do whatever we can to lower LDL cholesterol,” Dr. Eugene Yan, a cardiologist at the University of Washington, told the Wall Street Journal. Unfortunately, the new treatment options are more costly than statins, so we will have to see how Medicare and private insurance companies weigh in on this.
A sweetener which is found in nature and is often added to diet products, particularly for the ketogenic diet, can lead to clogged arteries and strokes, according to a new study. People who had the highest level of the sugar substitute erythritol in their blood were found to have double the risk for stroke, blood clot or death compared to those with the lowest level. Erythritol is an ingredient in the sweetener Truvia.
I read a story saying that every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, a shocking statistic. Some are massive and easy to recognize. Others are small and can be undetectable. A recent study of in-hospital strokes found that most go undetected for more than four hours, which can be very dangerous. Thankfully, there is a new product coming to market in 2023 called Neuralert, which the FDA designated a breakthrough device last year. The pair of smart wristbands use a proprietary algorithm to track arm asymmetry or weakness, common symptoms of a stroke. Neuralert can detect symptoms in as little as 15 minutes, and automatically alert medical staff.
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2022/6228884/neuralert/
I read a story saying that every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, a shocking statistic. Some are massive and easy to recognize. Others are small and can be undetectable. A recent study of in-hospital strokes found that most go undetected for more than four hours, which can be very dangerous. Thankfully, there is a new product coming to market in 2023 called Neuralert, which the FDA designated a breakthrough device last year. The pair of smart wristbands use a proprietary algorithm to track arm asymmetry or weakness, common symptoms of a stroke. Neuralert can detect symptoms in as little as 15 minutes, and automatically alert medical staff.
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2022/6228884/neuralert/
A fleet of robots powered by artificial intelligence or AI is helping survivors of strokes and spinal cord injuries regain control of their arm, shoulder and hand movements, according to AARP The Magazine October/November issue, page 54. The Bionik InMotion robots look just like a computer workstation but are adapted to train patients to retrain their motions used in every day activities.
The odds of getting cardiovascular disease in our 60’s are 77.5% for males (females are lower with 75.4% between the ages of 60-79), according to the American Heart Association. Taking care of your heart means reducing obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, managing diabetes if you have it, and limiting alcohol. Common symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, feeling faint or weak, and pain in your jaw, neck, back, arms or shoulder. You also need a good exercise regimen to stimulate blood flow. “Even as little as a 5-10 percent decrease in your body weight can have a huge effect on your blood pressure and other risk factors,” Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, president of the American Heart Association, or AHA, told AARP Bulletin.
The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article recently on the fact that since our physiology and biochemistry change dramatically through the course of each day, that medicines are more effective when taken on a set schedule. The term for this is chronopharmacology which states that medications and treatments should be taken on a set schedule when they are proven to be most effective. This is especially important in the case of heart attacks and strokes, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S., responsible for almost 900K deaths annually.
Obesity is a huge problem in our country, and can lead to heart attack, stroke , high blood pressure and many other negative health impacts. Lowering your cholesterol and limiting alcohol can also reduce your risk of a major cardiovascular event like a heart attack. The odds of getting cardiovascular disease in our 60’s are high. 77.5% of males and 75.4% of females between the ages of 60 to 79 have it, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Common symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, feeling faint or weak, and pain in your jaw, neck, back arms or shoulders. Other signs include unexplained fatigue, nausea, vomiting and light-headedness. “Even as little as a 5 to 10 percent decrease in your body weight can have a huge effect on your blood pressure and other risk factors,” Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, president of the AHA, told AARP Bulletin (August-September Issue, page 51).
In the old days, it was thought by many medical professionals that a daily dose of aspirin could ward off heart disease. In recent years, more and more studies have turned the tide away from the popularity of recommending a daily dose of aspirin. This year, the United States Preventing Services Task Force (USPSTF) came out strongly against those over 60 years old who have not had a heart attack or stroke, specifically citing the risks of internal bleeding which would outweigh any benefit. Adults who have a stent or have had a previous heart attack or stroke should not stop taking aspirin.