Category Archives: Cardiovascular disease

Exercise Improves Elasticity of Coronary Blood Vessels in Type 2 Diabetic patients

Posted on February 28, 2010 by wngai

A study conducted by the University of Leipzig (Leipzig) and the Paracelsus Medical University (Salzburg) found that exercise and hypo-caloric diet improved the elasticity of the coronary blood vessels in Type 2 diabetic patients with coronary artery disease. The study … Continue reading →

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IVF May Raise Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension and Cancer in Later Life

Posted on February 27, 2010 by wngai

People who were conceived through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) may be at greater risk of early-onset diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. A study comparing the genetic composition of 75 IVF-born children and 100 naturally born babies found that children who … Continue reading →

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Amlodipine/benazepril (Lotrel) shown to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease

Posted on February 21, 2010 by wngai

Antihypertensive combination drug Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) was shown to be more effective than benazapril plus diuretics in preventing the development of chronic kidney disease. The new study, Avoiding Cardiovascular Events in Combination therapy in Patients Living with Systolic Hypertension (ACCOMPLISH), was … Continue reading →

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Hypertension may lead to dementia in older adults

Posted on February 21, 2010 by wngai

Hypertension appears to predict progression to dementia in older adults with cognitive deficiency (ability to plan and initiate/inhibit complex behaviors), according to a report published in the February 2010 issue of the Archives of Neurology. The analysis was based on … Continue reading →

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Chocolate linked to lower stroke and stroke mortality risk

Posted on February 21, 2010 by wngai

Good news for chocolate lovers: a review from researchers suggests higher chocolate consumption may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and stroke-related mortality. The researchers reviewed the results of 2 cohort studies and found that individuals who consumed … Continue reading →

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Short Night Sleeping and Day Napping Increase Risk of Diabetes in Older Adults

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

Less night time sleeping and napping during daytime are associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes in older adults.  The findings are based on the result of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP Diet and Health Study which involved … Continue reading →

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Health Tip on Breast-Feeding With Diabetes

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommended women with diabetes must regularly monitor their blood glucose levels after pregnancy as their system adapt to postpartum hormonal shifts, erratic sleep, and other everyday routine changes. For breast-feeding mothers, the ADA also recommended … Continue reading →

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Vinegar Decreases After-dinner Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

Patients with type 1 diabetes may supplement their diets with two tablespoons of vinegar, such as in a salad dressing, to help to lower their blood sugar levels. Studies already shown that vinegar can improve insulin sensitivity in healthy or … Continue reading →

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Walnut Consumption Improve Blood Vessel Function in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

A diet enriched with walnuts may improve the elasticity of blood vessel in type 2 diabetic patients.   This benefit, in turn, might reduce the overall cardiac risk in type 2 diabetic patients. The study, involving 24 participants[limited sample] with type … Continue reading →

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Tight Target Control Prevents Diabetic Nephropathy in Asian Population With Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

Tight achievement of multiple targets, recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), can delay diabetic nephropathy in Chinese with Type 2 diabetes. The study, involving 1,290 type 2 diabetic patients with normoalbuminuria, revealed that patients who received intensified treatment and … Continue reading →

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