In a nutshell This study examined how different diets could be used to lower high blood pressure. They found that the effect on blood pressure from a modified diet replacing carbohydrates with fat was comparable to a low fat diet. Some background The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern emphasizes fruit and...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether meal sequence affects blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that meal sequence affects blood glucose levels after a meal and nutritional therapy may be important in managing type 2 diabetes. Some background Postprandial blood glucose levels are the levels of sugar...
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In a nutshell This paper reviewed the effect of exercise on cardiovascular disease. Many studies found that exercise was beneficial for patients. Some background A sedentary lifestyle (lacking physical activity) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD – the narrowing or blockage of arteries which can lead stroke or a heart...
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In a nutshell This study investigated a possible link between dietary habits and strokes. The researchers found that stroke patients were less likely to maintain a healthy diet compared to healthy controls. Some background Healthy diet and physical activity have been shown to be beneficial for overall health, but have not been studied in detail...
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In a nutshell The authors studied the effect of flaxseed on blood pressure. Patients taking flaxseed had a greater decrease in blood pressure than patients who did not. Some background Systolic blood pressure refers to the blood pressure when the heart contracts, while diastolic blood pressure refers to the blood pressure when the heart...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of coffee consumption on urinary symptoms. The authors concluded that high caffeine intake is associated with increased urinary frequency and urgency. Some background It is believed that high caffeine intake can cause or exacerbate urinary incontinence. However, evidence to this effect is mixed, with...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the association between physical activity after a diagnosis of breast cancer and breast cancer survival. The study concluded that excercise following diagnosis was associated with a decreased risk of death in breast cancer patients. Some background Greater physical activity has been linked with decreased risk of...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the association between weight gain during pregnancy and baby birth weight in women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study concluded that higher weight gain was associated with higher birth weights, regardless of blood glucose levels in women with T1D. Some background Nearly half of babies born to women with T1D...
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In a nutshell This paper reviewed the link between sleep and high blood pressure. Some background Diet changes and physical activity are the main lifestyle changes used to manage high blood pressure. Studies suggest that an adequate amount of quality sleep could also prevent and treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Methods &...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied how diet patterns affect the risk of coronary heart disease. Some background Coronary heart disease occurs when there is a build-up of substances like fat in the blood vessels. This increases the risk of heart attacks. Individual foods, such as red meat and saturated fats (fats found in...
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In a nutshell This paper provided an overview of cardiac rehabilitation for people with heart disease. Some background Cardiac rehabilitation involves activities done to improve the condition of heart disease. Activities such as exercise, psychological intervention, and patient education all form a part of cardiac...
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In a nutshell This analysis investigated the effects of lifestyle changes on urinary incontinence. Some background Lifestyle changes are often recommended for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Advice commonly given includes losing weight, changes in diet, adjusting fluid intake, decreasing caffeine or alcohol consumption, treating...
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