Harvard Medical Student Explores Cholesterol Management with Oreos Cookies
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Harvard Medical Student Explores Cholesterol Management with Oreos Cookies

Nicholas Norwitz, a 28-year-old Harvard medical student with a doctorate in metabolism and nutrition from the University of Oxford, is challenging traditional views on cholesterol management. In an unconventional experiment, he compares the impact of Oreos and statins on cholesterol levels, aiming to validate the Lipid Energy Model, which could reshape our understanding of human…

Climbing Just 50 Stairs a Day Can Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk
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Climbing Just 50 Stairs a Day Can Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Climbing at least five flights of stairs a day can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by about 20%, according to new research. If you’re paying attention to how many steps you take a day, you may want to make sure about 50 of them are on a set of stairs. Climbing at least five flights of…

Just 22 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Prevent Health Risks Associated With Sitting All Day: Study
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Just 22 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Prevent Health Risks Associated With Sitting All Day: Study

Sitting for prolonged periods of time has become increasingly common in today’s sedentary lifestyle. Whether it’s due to long hours at the office or binge-watching our favorite TV shows, many of us find ourselves sitting for hours on end. However, a recent study has shed light on the potential health risks associated with prolonged sitting…

Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease New Study
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Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease New Study

Cholesterol levels are not a good indicator of your heart disease risk. A review of three large industry-funded studies found issues with the studies’ conclusions. I’ll share how to effectively assess your risk of heart disease and safely reduce it. Story at a GlanceCholesterol, long vilified as the cause of cardiovascular disease, is a vital…