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Too much salt may trigger autoimmune diseases: studies

05.19.2013 · Posted in copd nutrition, Other Health Concerns

Increased salt consumption may be a key culprit behind rising rates of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, researchers reported on Wednesday in a trio of papers looking at the role of a specific class of cells linked with inflammation. Reporting in the journal Nature, the researchers said high-salt diets increased levels of a type ...

Report questioning salt guidelines riles heart experts

05.19.2013 · Posted in copd nutrition, Heart Health Awareness

An unusual medical brawl erupted on Tuesday when the influential Institute of Medicine issued a report questioning the basis of years of advice for Americans to cut their salt intake in half. The Institute, which advises the federal government on medical issues, concluded that the studies have answered the question poorly. A panel of experts ...

Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women

05.17.2013 · Posted in Woman's Health

American Heart Association News Release Study Highlights: >Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. >Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women. Depressed middle-aged women have almost double the risk of having a stroke, according to research ...

Why improve your endurance? See everyday benefits here.

05.15.2013 · Posted in COPD - Exercise

Endurance, or aerobic, activities increase your breathing and heart rate and improve your overall fitness. See what everyday activities become easier when you improve your endurance. To learn more, check out these endurance exercises for older adults from Go4Life®, the exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging. The information on Exercise: ...