Journal of Internal Medicine

'Healthier hormones' through diet and exercise

Weight loss—by dietary changes alone or combined with physical exercise—has a positive impact on the production of adipose tissue hormones: Adipose tissue produces less leptin but, instead, more adiponectin, which counteracts ...

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Von Willebrand factor linked to bleeding complications

(HealthDay) -- Oral anticoagulation (OAC)-treated patients with high levels of von Willebrand factor (VWF) have elevated risks of bleeding complications and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, according ...

Cardiology created Mar 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Early mediterranean diet benefits arteries in adulthood

(HealthDay) -- Adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern in early life is associated with lower arterial stiffness in adulthood, according to a study published online July 19 in the Journal of Internal Me ...

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Liver insulin resistance correlates with cardiac risk

(HealthDay) -- Liver insulin resistance (IR) may be a significant indicator of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among men, and correlates more closely with risk factors than whole-body insulin sensitivity, ...

Cardiology created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0