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New diet to reduce bad cholesterol? How Avocados, Nuts, and Legumes Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

November 16, 2023 by Paul

Written by Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli Diet plays an important role in reducing cholesterol levels. Hence, when we talk about lowering cholesterol, the first therapeutic course of action is lifestyle modification therapy that includes exercise and diet, followed by medications if lifestyle changes fail. The American Heart Association recommends ten fat-loss diets or heart-healthy diets. Meanwhile, …

Experts say the best dessert to eat if you want to reduce your risk of heart disease

October 26, 2023 by Paul

The healthiest thing to order at Starbucks, according to a nutritionist

Keeping your body healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up dessert altogether! While there are certainly plenty of sweet desserts to skip, there are also some great options that are as delicious as they are healthy. Choosing nutritious desserts can be a great way to satisfy your cravings and keep you healthy. In fact, …

Can exercise help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease? Sacramento State Study Investigates

October 25, 2023 by Paul

Can exercise help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease in patients? That’s the question a team of professors and student researchers at Sacramento State University is trying to answer with a new study. Gwnalle Begue and Dr. Matt JN Brown, both professors at the university, are leading the research. More than 20 people from the …

FDA Approves Tenapanor for Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease

October 18, 2023 by Paul

The FDA has approved tenapanor (Xphozah; Ardelyx, Inc.), making it the first and only phosphate absorption inhibitor approved to reduce serum phosphorus in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on dialysis as adjunctive therapy in patients who either do not respond to phosphate binders or who are intolerant to any dose of phosphate …