Cardiovascular Disease
Flavanol-Rich Foods May Help Protect Blood Vessels During Prolonged Sitting, Study Finds
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A new study from the University of Birmingham, published in The Journal of Physiology, reports that consuming flavanol-rich cocoa before a long period of uninterrupted sitting helped preserve blood vessel function in healthy young men. Participants who drank a high-flavanol cocoa beverage maintained artery function over a two-hour sitting period, while those given a low-flavanol drink experienced declines.
A large UK study of over 33,000 low-activity adults has found that accumulating daily steps in longer, uninterrupted sessions is linked to significantly lower risks of early death and cardiovascular disease, compared to short bursts of walking. The research, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests that how steps are grouped matters as much as total step count for those walking fewer than 8,000 steps per day.
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A new Cochrane review suggests that low-dose colchicine, a widely used and inexpensive gout medication, could reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease. The analysis of 12 trials involving nearly 23,000 patients showed significant benefits with minimal side effects. Researchers highlight its potential as an accessible prevention tool.