Search Tag: obesity
Ultra-processed foods and all-cause mortality
2019 05 Jun
One of the major drivers of chronic disease is nutrition. Clinical evidence clearly proves that dietary habits can have a significant influence on our cardiometabolic health and could lead to Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. In addition, a poor quality diet also increases the overall economic burden on healthcare. In fact, studies have... Read more
Excess fat disrupts heart cell's energy system
2018 09 Jan
A new study published in Circulation Research finds that excess fat in the heart, a common feature in diabetes and obesity, can harm the cells’ ability to produce energy. As a result, people with diabetes may have two- to five-fold increased risk of heart failure, researchers explain. Just like a combustion engine burning fuel to power the pistons,... Read more