Salt substitute can reduce incidence of hypertension among seniors
Feb 12, 2024
No increase was seen in the incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by a potassium-enriched substitute.
Plant-based, soy-rich diet studied in postmenopausal women
Jul 14, 2021
A low-fat, vegan diet that includes whole soybeans may reduce the frequency, severity of hot flashes and improve the quality of life in postmenopausal women.
Time-restricted eating early in day more effective for weight loss
Aug 08, 2022
Time-restricted eating from 7:00 to 15:00 was more effective for weight loss and reducing diastolic BP than control with energy restriction.
Diet to induce weight loss can reduce blood pressure in Type 2 diabetes
Jun 04, 2021
69 of 78 participants on treatment for hypertension stopped all or some antihypertensive and diuretic meds.
ACSM updates guidance for exercise in type 2 diabetes
Feb 16, 2022
“Exercise can play an important role in managing type 2 diabetes, and workouts can be modified to fit the abilities of most people. Those with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight should consider...
Salt substitute cuts strokes, cardiovascular events, deaths in older adults
Sep 17, 2021
Rates of stroke, major cardiovascular events and death were lower with a salt substitute versus regular salt in older adults with hypertension and a history of stroke.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 9-11
Feb 22, 2022
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.