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Shocking CDC Report: Autoimmune Heart Disease Risk Skyrockets Post-COVID Vaccination

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 2771 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Myocarditis Heart Health Health Risks
  1. Receiving mRNA COVID-19 vaccines significantly increases the risk of myocarditis, an autoimmune heart disease.
  2. The risk of myocarditis is higher in adolescent males and young men after the second vaccination dose.
  3. Symptoms of myocarditis post-vaccination include chest pain, abnormal ECG results, and shortness of breath.

A Surprising Look at the Evidence for Beta-Blockers After MI

Sensible Medicine • 2948 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cardiology Medication Trials Heart Health Patient Care
  1. Beta-blockers after MI have been a common practice, but recent evidence shows they may not be as crucial as previously thought.
  2. The BHAT and ISIS 1 trials from the 1980s provided insights on the effectiveness of beta-blockers after MI.
  3. These trials highlight the need to reevaluate the use of beta-blockers after MI, as current MI treatment practices have evolved significantly.

Heart Health Workshop Puts Weight Stigma and Poor Science on Display

Weight and Healthcare • 698 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Heart Health Workshop
  1. The workshop highlighted weight stigma issues in healthcare, emphasizing the harmful effects of reinforcing stereotypes based on body weight.
  2. The promotion of weight loss as a solution to health issues was criticized, raising questions about the effectiveness and ethics of focusing on weight reduction.
  3. The financial ties between speakers at the workshop and pharmaceutical companies were exposed, leading to concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the healthcare industry.
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February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Health Disease Prevention Physical activity Healthy Lifestyle
  1. Screening for cardiovascular disease involves checking for risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.
  2. Various screenings like EKG, stress test, and coronary calcium score CT scan can help assess risks and symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
  3. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, balanced diet, and quality sleep can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Coffee and the Heart: Startling New Findings?

The Skeptical Cardiologist • 412 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Coffee Heart Health Scientific research Health Benefits
  1. The CRAVE study found that coffee consumption was associated with more daily steps and fewer minutes of sleep among participants.
  2. The CRAVE study had limitations including select group of participants and lack of real-world coffee consumption scenario.
  3. Scientific evidence consistently supports that moderate coffee consumption is linked to living longer and having a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes.

High cholesterol? There's a bug for that.

Eat Shit and Prosper • 259 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Microbiome Heart Health Gut Health
  1. Your liver is the main source of cholesterol in your body, not your diet, so cutting cholesterol from food may not have a big impact. Instead, the body makes its cholesterol for important functions like hormone production.
  2. Certain gut bacteria can convert cholesterol into coprostanol, which is not reabsorbed and helps lower cholesterol levels. Your microbiome's composition determines how effective this process is for you.
  3. Eating foods that promote healthy gut bacteria, like eggs and shellfish, might help manage cholesterol levels better than avoiding them entirely. So, sometimes eating more cholesterol can actually be beneficial.

Chapter 26: Surviving the Silent Killer !

Spyderdoc Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Wellness Heart Health
  1. Blogging can start unexpectedly and lead to important personal sharing, like surviving a health crisis. It's a way to express and connect with others through experiences.
  2. Heart disease is a major issue, especially in the South Asian community, and awareness is key to prevention. Knowing the risks can help more people stay healthy.
  3. Talking about health challenges, like heart attacks, can encourage others to take their health seriously. It's important to share stories to inspire action and change.

Throop Pharmacy

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Health Medication Side Effects Treatment Options Mental health
  1. Taking medication for heart conditions can have various side effects, some possibly worsening the initial issue.
  2. The author questions the conventional medical approach to treating heart diseases, advocating for a more personalized and holistic approach.
  3. The text highlights the importance of individualized care from healthcare professionals rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment approach.

Evidence For Vitamin K2

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Health Metabolic health Dental Health Cancer
  1. Vitamin K plays a crucial role in blood clotting, which is essential for preventing hemorrhages and supporting critical clotting factors in the body.
  2. Vitamin K is important for controlling calcium distribution in the body, promoting healthy bone mineralization, preventing calcification of soft tissues, like in the heart and blood vessels, and supporting growth.
  3. Having adequate levels of Vitamin K is crucial for heart health, bone health, dental health, kidney health, and even may play a role in metabolic health, hormonal health, and cancer prevention.

Does Carnitine From Red Meat Contribute to Heart Disease Through Intestinal Bacterial Metabolism to TMAO?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Disease Metabolism Heart Health
  1. Red meat consumption could potentially lead to heart disease due to the conversion of carnitine to TMAO by intestinal bacteria.
  2. Stanley Hazen's group at the Cleveland Clinic suggested a link between red meat, carnitine, and heart disease through TMAO production.
  3. Further research is needed to understand the impact of carnitine from red meat on heart health.

Do Blockages In Coronary Arteries Really Cause Heart Attacks?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Health Cholesterol Genetics Research Nutrition
  1. Dr. Tom Cowan argues that heart attacks cause blockages in coronary arteries, not the other way around, attributing heart attacks to a buildup of lactic acid in heart muscle.
  2. Genetic evidence indicates that LDL receptor activity significantly influences the risk of heart attacks, with low activity leading to early heart attacks and high activity almost guaranteeing freedom from heart attacks.
  3. The concentration of oxidized LDL in the blood, derived from dietary vegetable oils, plays a key role in atherosclerotic plaque formation, foam cell generation, and eventually heart disease risk.

Myth: Eating Cholesterol-Rich Foods Raises Blood Cholesterol Levels

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Cholesterol Heart Health
  1. Eating cholesterol does not directly raise blood cholesterol levels.
  2. Most people are not affected by consuming cholesterol-rich foods in terms of blood cholesterol levels.
  3. In some cases of increased cholesterol levels from eating eggs, LDL particles get larger, which may be less risky for heart disease.

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Cholesterol Heart Health Aging
  1. Statins inhibit the body's synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 by as much as 40%, impacting the body's energy production and antioxidant defenses.
  2. Coenzyme Q10 is crucial for heart health, helping prevent arteriosclerosis, regulate blood pressure, and support heart rhythm.
  3. Coenzyme Q10 levels decline with age and are found in high amounts in red meat and organ meats, making dietary changes and supplementation important.