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Tag: mediterranean diet

Cardiovascular Disease

8 Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of premature death in Western countries. But there’s good news on that front. There are things you can do to modify your risk. Let’s look at eight factors that contribute to heart disease risk and what you can do about them.

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Lowering Blood Triglycerides?

What’s the Best Diet for Lowering Blood Triglycerides?

Should you be concerned if your blood triglycerides are elevated? Unfortunately, elevated triglycerides are linked with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, but healthy lifestyle habits, including good nutrition, can bring them down. What is the best diet to lower high triglycerides?

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Eating a Mediterranean Diet

Can Eating a Mediterranean Diet Slow Aging?

The Mediterranean diet is a diverse diet that emphasizes whole plant-based foods, seafood, nuts, whole grains, and olive oil. These are some of the healthiest foods can you eat, so you might wonder whether the Mediterranean diet might slow aging. Here’s what science says. 

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Chronic Pain

Can Diet Treat Chronic Pain?

You’ve probably heard people say that food is medicine. No doubt, diet plays a role in optimizing health and lowering the risk of disease. But can it also relieve pain, like the pain of arthritis or a chronic injury? What evidence is there and what type of diet is best?

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