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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Biking for work or play may stave off heart disease : foxnews





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Biking for work or play may stave off heart disease

Biking for work or play may stave off heart disease
Biking for work or play may stave off heart disease
Adults who bike regularly, whether for fun or for transportation, may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than people who don't spend much time cycling, two recent studies suggest.While plenty of previous research has documented the health benefits of biking as part of a regular workout routine, the current studies offer fresh evidence that cycling for commutes or leisure may also be good for the heart."Many people think that being physically active means doing regular structured exercise, which can be a huge barrier to an active lifestyle," said Anders Grontved, senior author of one of the studies."Our study shows that biking either for recreation or as a way to commute is also great for heart health," Grontved, a researcher at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, said by email.


besides eurekalert

Cooking temperature may hold clues to heart disease rates, scientists say

Cooking temperature may hold clues to heart disease rates, scientists say
Cooking temperature may hold clues to heart disease rates, scientists say
Food cooked at high heat may carry toxic chemicals that raise risk of heart disease, researchers have warned.Cooking at a lower heat could help to cut chances of developing the killer disease, experts say.Researchers call for further studies to investigate the link, which could explain why heart disease rates are higher in communities where traditional cooking methods involve high temperatures.Cooking food at temperatures above 150 degrees centigrade changes their chemical structure and can lead to the formation of toxic products known as neo-formed contaminants (NFCs).


in addition indianexpress

Raising 'good' cholesterol may not prevent heart disease

Raising 'good' cholesterol may not prevent heart disease
Raising 'good' cholesterol may not prevent heart disease
The lowest levels of HDL were seen among people from poor socio-economic background with less healthy lifestyle, more cardiac risk factors and medical co-morbidities.(Source: Thinkstock Images) The lowest levels of HDL were seen among people from poor socio-economic background with less healthy lifestyle, more cardiac risk factors and medical co-morbidities.(Source: Thinkstock Images)Raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or 'good cholesterol' levels may not be as effective as lowering 'bad cholesterol,' in reducing the risk of developing heart disease, researchers have found.Watch What Else is Making NewsThe findings showed that both extremes of "good cholesterol" levels are associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, besides others.


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