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><channel><title>Kerry D Friesen, M.D. &#187; Heart Health</title> <atom:link href="http://www.lipids4life.com/category/age-management-medicine/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.lipids4life.com</link> <description>Prevention Is Better Than Cure!</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:34:27 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Polyphenol-Rich Dark Chocolate Preserves Our DNA</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/nutritional-therapy/polyphenol-rich-dark-chocolate-preserves-our-dna/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/nutritional-therapy/polyphenol-rich-dark-chocolate-preserves-our-dna/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:52:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutritional Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dark chocolate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DNA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[epicatechin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oxidative stress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polyphenols]]></category><guid
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Our DNA contains the genetic instructions of life itself—yes, that includes you.
However, protecting DNA is problematic. Everything from the air we breathe to the sun that shines down upon us, damages our DNA.
Enter polyphenol-rich dark chocolate.
According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, consumption of polyphenol-rich dark [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/nutritional-therapy/polyphenol-rich-dark-chocolate-preserves-our-dna/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Men, Low Testosterone And The Risk For Diabetes</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/metabolic-disorders/men-low-testosterone-and-the-risk-for-diabetes/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/metabolic-disorders/men-low-testosterone-and-the-risk-for-diabetes/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Metabolic Disorders]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ADAM]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DHEA-S]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free and total testosterone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart disease]]></category> <category><![CDATA[insulin resistance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LH]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PSA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sexual health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[testosterone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[truncal obesity]]></category><guid
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Some Fast Facts:
Men with diabetes have lower testosterone levels than healthy men
Testosterone replacement therapy is readily available and seldom utilized
Testosterone is critical for mental, physical and sexual health in both men and women
Low testosterone is linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, depression and high blood pressure
Simple cost effective screening tests are available [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/metabolic-disorders/men-low-testosterone-and-the-risk-for-diabetes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Recent Study: Statin Therapy, It May Help Your Heart—Or, Give You Diabetes?</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/recent-study-statin-therapy-it-may-help-your-heart%e2%80%94or-give-you-diabetes/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/recent-study-statin-therapy-it-may-help-your-heart%e2%80%94or-give-you-diabetes/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:11:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[alternative therapies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CoQ10]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Crestor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart disease]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LDL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lescol]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lipitor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mevacor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pleiotropic effects]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pravachol]]></category> <category><![CDATA[statins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ubiquinol]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Zocor]]></category><guid
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Heart Disease: It&#8217;s Not Just About LDL Anymore
The cholesterol lowering drugs known affectionately as &#8220;statins&#8221; are widely prescribed for patients with elevated cholesterol and/or diabetes.  While they may be extremely effective at lowering LDL &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol, they also come with a &#8220;side-order&#8221; of side-effects—some potentially fatal.
As recently as 2008, statins were being extolled for [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/recent-study-statin-therapy-it-may-help-your-heart%e2%80%94or-give-you-diabetes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New Study: Lifestyle And The Mediterranean Diet Better Than Drug Therapy For Diabetes</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/new-study-lifestyle-and-the-mediterranean-diet-better-than-drug-therapy-for-diabetes/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/new-study-lifestyle-and-the-mediterranean-diet-better-than-drug-therapy-for-diabetes/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Antioxidants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beta-carotene]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[low-fat diet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mediterranean diet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polyphenols]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tochopherols]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vitamin C]]></category><guid
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Diabetes: A Modern Day Plague Of Biblical Proportions
Twenty-four million people in America have diabetes.  That&#8217;s a staggering 8 percent of the population.
Men and women in the 60 and over age group have the highest incidence with an equally incomprehensible 23 percent  currently diagnosed with diabetes!
This modern day metabolic plague will continue to spread as [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/new-study-lifestyle-and-the-mediterranean-diet-better-than-drug-therapy-for-diabetes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Talk About Your Antioxidants: Astaxanthin Combats Chronic Inflammation And Much More</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/talk-about-your-antioxidants-astaxanthin-combats-chronic-inflammation-and-much-more/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/talk-about-your-antioxidants-astaxanthin-combats-chronic-inflammation-and-much-more/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:15:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prevention]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Antioxidants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[astaxanthin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chronic inflammation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[high blood pressure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[premature aging]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://lipids4life.com/?p=1185</guid> <description><![CDATA[Chronic inflammation underlies most diet and lifestyle related diseases, including high-blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson&#8217;s disease.
Antioxidants play a pivotal role in combating chronic inflammation and premature aging by reducing the oxidative damage that occurs when cells are stressed beyond their capacity.  When left unchecked for months and years, cellular [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/talk-about-your-antioxidants-astaxanthin-combats-chronic-inflammation-and-much-more/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The &#8220;Color Of Food&#8221; Not Food Coloring, Determines Health!</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/nutritional-therapy/the-color-of-food-not-food-coloring-determines-health/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/nutritional-therapy/the-color-of-food-not-food-coloring-determines-health/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:52:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutritional Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prevention]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Antioxidants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bone & joint health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cardiovascular health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carotenoids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cognitive and mental function]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eye health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Immune system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Phytochemicals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[plant extracts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polyphenol nutrients]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polyphenols]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://lipids4life.com/?p=1114</guid> <description><![CDATA[Recently researchers reported on data from &#8220;NHANES&#8221;, a survey that monitors the daily diet of Americians, with the following shocking conclusion:
Eighty per cent of Americans increase their risk for diet-related diseases by failing to eat a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables.
Rightfully so,  America’s Phytonutrient Report, highlighted the importance of the color of fruit [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/nutritional-therapy/the-color-of-food-not-food-coloring-determines-health/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Forget Cheerios: Try Harvard Medical School&#8217;s Top 11 Cholesterol Lowering Foods!</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/forget-cheerios-try-harvard-medical-schools-top-11-cholesterol-lowering-foods/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/forget-cheerios-try-harvard-medical-schools-top-11-cholesterol-lowering-foods/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:38:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category><guid
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Why Not Try These Truly Functional FoodsThis recently released list of foods that lower cholesterol will come as no surprise to some people.
What is surprising is how little it really takes to make a significant difference.
For example, just 20 to 35 grams of oats per day, 2 ounces of nuts, 10 ounces of tofu or [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/age-management-medicine/forget-cheerios-try-harvard-medical-schools-top-11-cholesterol-lowering-foods/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Inflammation Overload!</title><link>http://www.lipids4life.com/brain-fitness/inflammation-overload/</link> <comments>http://www.lipids4life.com/brain-fitness/inflammation-overload/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:43:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kerry D Friesen, M.D.</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Brain Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Weight Loss]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prevention]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[apo E]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coronary artery disease]]></category> <category><![CDATA[endothelial cell dysfunction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IL-6]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inflammation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[polyphenols]]></category><guid
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Remember you heard it here first.
There now exists a formidable body of literature linking cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders. More than ten years ago I found myself lecturing my patients on the not-so- subtle connection between abdominal obesity; insulin resistance; syndrome-X and endothelial-cell dysfunction. With abdominal obesity, fat is progressively packed around internal organs until [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lipids4life.com/brain-fitness/inflammation-overload/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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