Heart helper

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that estrogen reduces levels of Lp(a) cholesterol in the blood, a substance that has been linked to heart attack and premature blood-vessel disease. Estrogen lowers Lp(a) as effectively as niacin, the only other substance known to reduce Lp(a).

Management, Cardiovascular diseases, Prevention, Estrogen, Estrogens, Lipoprotein A

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Younger lungs: can weight loss restore lung-lost power?

Article Abstract:

Research with 475 steelworkers over a 9-year period indicates that weight and lung function are positively correlated. About 1% of lung function is lost with every pound gained. There is no evidence yet that losing weight will restore lung function.

Lungs, Lung, Weight gain

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Mind and muscle: can raising your heart rate activate your mind

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that exercise raises brain-activity levels. The type of activity that increases while performing an aerobic activity is the same activity that declines in older adults with diabetes who sometimes have problems thinking clearly.

Psychological aspects, Exercise, Cognition

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