Both green tea and metformin are used as adjuvants to treat and prevent complications associated with obesity; however, studies comparing their action and interaction in non-diabetic overweight women have not been reported. Thus, the current study, published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN,evaluated the effects of green tea extract and metformin, bothRead
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those distinctions can be fatal. In this episode ofRead
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions make resveratrol a good consideration for patients’ baseline health regimens.
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to cardiovascular care—and research highlights the effectiveness of natural interventions and evidence-based supplements in fortifying the female heart, enhancing whole-body wellness and promoting longevity.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet much of its risk is modifiable through targeted lifestyle and nutritional interventions. This patient friendly overview highlights eight evidence-based strategies—including blood sugar control, sleep optimization, stress management, and exercise—alongside key cardioprotective foods and nutrients such as omega-3–rich fish,Read
Kuna Indians in Panama who consume very high amounts of flavanol-rich cocoa appear to have lower blood pressure and reduced risk of several chronic diseases. While cocoa is not a magic bullet, there is a plausible link between dietary flavanols, nitric oxide signaling, and cardiovascular health.
The journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports has published a synthesis of the latest evidence of the role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular health, specifically research published between 2020 to 2025 regarding EPA and DHA. This review includes a discussion of biological mechanisms as well as a review of clinical evidence, including both observational and randomized and controlledRead
A retrospective analysis published in the journal Nature suggests that among healthy adults, the CBC (complete blood count) remains stable and fluctuates only very narrowly around individual-specific setpoints. Rather than “one size fits all” reference ranges, these setpoints are associated with mortality and disease risk, even within normal reference ranges. This new understanding mayRead
Abstract Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (AoPWV) quantifies the propagation speed of the arterial pressure wave through the aorta. As arterial stiffness increases, AoPWV rises — reflecting the degree of vascular aging and correlating strongly with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Background and Standardization Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is internationally recognizedRead
“Clinical guidelines have progressively lowered the recommended LDL-C target for high-risk CVD patients to below 70 mg/dL, but scientific support for this target is arguably questionable.” A review published recently in the Journal of Clinical Medicine adds to research questioning the relationship between LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous blogs and Research Forums have highlighted numerousRead
