Daily Archives: February 15, 2019


Push-up Capacity Linked to CVD Risk

A US retrospective longitudinal cohort study revealed that higher baseline push-up capacity is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. The study was conducted between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2010. There were 1562 participants underwent baseline examination, and 1104 with available push-up data included in […]


Diet Soda Linked to CVD and Mortality

A US prospective multicenter longitudinal study suggested that higher intake of artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) was associated with increased risk of stroke, particularly small artery occlusion subtype, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality. The study included 81 714 postmenopausal women of ages 50 to 79 years at baseline who enrolled […]