Effect of weight loss and lifestyle changes on vascular inflammatory markers in obese women: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

Weight loss can decrease blood levels of inflammatory markers that increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study of 120 obese women. These inflammatory markers include interleukin-6, interleukin-18, and C-reactive protein. This could explain why obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, since fat cells can synthesize and secrete these inflammatory markers.

Inflammation, Inflammation mediators, Weight loss

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Effect of lifestyle changes on erectile dysfunction in obese men

Article Abstract:

The effect of weight loss and increased physical activity on erectile and endothelial functions in obese men are determined. It is observed that lifestyle changes are associated with improvement in sexual function in about one third of obese men with erectile dysfunction at baseline.

United States, Science & research, Research, Causes of, Risk factors, Impotence

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Effect of a Mediterranean-style diet on endothelial dysfunction and markers of vascular inflammation in the metabolic syndrome: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that a Mediterranean diet may be helpful in decreasing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and in turn the cardiovascular risk associated with it. Data are drawn from 180 patients with metabolic syndrome in an Italian university hospital.

Italy, Health aspects, Diet therapy, Vascular endothelium, Mediterranean diet, Metabolic syndrome X

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