What Country Has The Higherst Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome
Diet Soda, Heart Disease "Link": All Fizz
It's all over the news today: A study that appears to link drinking diet soda with heart disease risk. Crack open your favorite diet cola, if you like, have a seat. Let's discuss this one.
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A report published in the journal Circulation finds a possible link between soft drink consumption and a cluster of conditions known as metabolic syndrome--including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, a big waist, high triglycerides (a blood fat) and low HDL (good) cholesterol. The lin...
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Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors
...conditions.) However, obesity does not explain all cases of type 2 diabetes. It is also common among people in countries where weights tend to be low, such as Asia or India.Metabolic Syndrome. A... Read more »Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke
...may have a higher risk for hemorrhagic strokes than men (although this risk is not consistent in all countries). It is not clear why women have a higher mortality rate from stroke. The arteries... Read more »Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Highlights
...supersaturated. Some evidence suggests that saturated fats and refined sugars are the primary culprits.Metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome may be a risk factor for gallstones as well as heart... Read more »What Is A Stroke?
...types of treatment, such as clot-busting drugs, must be given within 3 hours of a stroke.Diabetes and Metabolic SyndromeDiabetes is a leading risk factor for stroke, especially for adults who are... Read more »Weight Control and Diet: References
ReferencesHe K, Liu K, Daviglus ML, et al. Magnesium Intake and Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Young Adults. Circulation. 2006: Published online before print. March 27, 2006.Chen TY, Smith W,... Read more »Images
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