Chocolate lovers could avoid stroke

It was reported in the Sun UK that chocolate can lowering risk of cardiovascular diseases.

CHOCAHOLICS can rejoice — the tasty treat may reduce long term risks of stroke.

Researchers in Sweden found men who scoff the MOST chocs have the healthiest outlook.

They say lads who ate the highest amounts of chocolate each week were 17 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke over ten years than those who ate none.

A total of 37,103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in a study of their diet. Their progress was followed for a decade — with 1,995 cases of first stroke recorded.

Dr Susanna Larsson said: “Flavonoids in chocolate appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant, anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties.”

But the Karolinska Institute scientists also warned “Because chocolate is high in sugar, saturated fat, and calories, it should be consumed in moderation.”

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Susu Ibu Boleh Cegah Penyakit Jantung

Ini adalah alasan kukuh kenapa para ibu sewajarnya menyusukan bayi mereka
kerana kajian mendapati susu ibu boleh mencegah bayi daripada mendapat
penyakit jantung pada masa depan.

Satu kajian telah mendedahkan bahawa bayi-bayi yang diberikan susu ibu
sekurang-kurangnya enam bulan mempunyai kadar kolestrol yang rendah
ketika dewasa, di mana juga mengurangkan risiko mendapat penyakit
arteri tersumbat (coronary artery).

Menurut penyelidik, pendedahan awal kepada kandung tinggi kolestrol
dalam susu ibu akan memberikan kesan kepada badan seseorang dalam
menangani kolestrol dalam jangka panjang.

"Penyusuan awal, khasnya secara eksklusif, menunjukkan hubung
kaitannya dengan rendahnya kandungan kolestrol dalam darah di hari
kemudian, dibandingkan dengan penyusuan awal dengan susu formula,"
the Press Trust of India (PTI) memetik ketua pengarang Dr Chris
Owen di dalam 'Daily Telegraph'.

Dr Owen dan rakan-rakannya di University of London mencapai
rumusan selepas menganalisi data ke atas 17,000 orang dewasa di
Britain -- mereka menemui bahawa individu yang mendapat penyusuan
susu ibu secara eksklusif mempunyai kolestrol yang rendah berbanding
yang diberikan susu formula.

WEIGHT LOSS IMPROVES MOOD IN DEPRESSED PEOPLE, STUDY SHOWS

A study, presented on Tuesday at the Annual Meeting of the U.S.Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour (SSIB) showed that weight loss programme could improve depressed mood and reduce risk factors for heart disease in obese patients.

The study revealed that after a six-month behavioral weight loss programme, the depressed patients lost eight percent of their initial weight and improvedsignificantly in their symptoms of depression. also revealed that there isa reduction in triglycerides, the risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

The report, cited by Xinhua news agency, reported that fifty-one depressedand non-depressed subjects were recruited into the study to follow a supervisedweight loss programme that included lifestyle modification and mealreplacements.

Both depressed and non-depressed subjects lost significant amounts ofweight, with depressed individuals losing eight percent of their initial bodyweight, compared with 11 percent loss by non-depressed individuals. After six months on the weight loss programme, depressed subjects also showedsignificant improvement of their depressive symptoms based on a questionnaire.

Additional significant improvements in glucose, insulin and high densitylipoprotein cholesterol were observed in both depressed and non-depressedsubjects, and depressed individuals showed reduced levels of triglycerides inthe blood, which have been linked to risk of heart disease and stroke.

"Depression and obesity are independently associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and so reductions in both body weight and symptoms of depression are likely to improve long-term health outcomes," said Dr. Lucy Faulconbridge, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, who is alsolead author of the study, Xinhua said.

Faulconbridge said the latest findings suggested that depressed, obese individuals can indeed lose clinically significant amounts of weight, and that weight loss can actually reduce symptoms of depression. It also highlight the need for further research into the effects of weightloss in individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders.

BREASTFEEDING PROTECTS BABIES FROM HEART DISEASE, SAYS STUDY

Here is another reason why you should breast feed your baby, as breastfeeding could prevent the toddler from developing heart disease later in life.
A new study has revealed that babies who are breastfed at least for there commended six months, have lower cholesterol levels in adulthood, which also cut their risk of contracting coronary artery disease.
According to researchers, early exposure to the high cholesterol content of human milk affects how one's body copes with cholesterol in the long-term.
"Initial breastfeeding, particularly when exclusive, is associated with lower blood cholesterol concentrations in later life, compared to initial formula feeding," the Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted lead author Dr Chris Owenas saying in the 'Daily Telegraph'.
Dr Owen and colleagues at University of London came to the conclusion after analyzing a data of over 17,000 adults in Britain -- they found those who were breastfed exclusively had lower cholesterol than those only fed on formula milk.