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Monday, October, 26, 2009

The Risk Factor For Heart Disease

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Is Iodine Deficiency a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?

By Dr. William Davis Health Expert

Buried deep in the medical literature of the early 20th century is a fascinating study-in rabbits-that, nearly 80 years later, provides some insights into the importance of iodine for heart health.

 

Back in 1933, Dr. Kenneth Turner of Harvard Medical School conducted a series of experiments using rabbits as a model of atherosclerosis, trying to explore the relationship between thyroid health and heart disease.

 

In these extensive studies, all rabbits were fed a terrible diet rich in unhealth...

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Health Guide

Fat
...Lipids Side Effects Eating too much saturated fat is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. A diet high in saturated fat causes a soft, waxy substance called... Read more »
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
...heavily and find that you cannot cut down or stop drinking, seek help. Control other risk factors for heart disease by maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly. Eat a generally... Read more »
Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke
...Caucasian peers and four times more likely to die from one. They also face a higher risk for death from heart disease. African Americans have a higher prevalence of diabetes and hypertension than... Read more »
Heart palpitations
...Palpitations; Heart pounding or racing Prevention Try to reduce stress and risk factors for heart disease: Don't smoke. Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet. Exercise... Read more »
Causes and Risk Factors
...the development of this disease.Scientists are finding more clues that some of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and low levels of the... Read more »

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