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cardiovascular disease
Also known as: cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular diseases, CVD, CHD, cardiovascular disease (CVD)
synthesized from dimensionsCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad category of non-communicable chronic conditions that includes coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and hypertension CVD abbreviation and components. It represents a significant global health crisis, accounting for approximately 31% of all deaths worldwide National Library of Medicine. The impact of the disease is frequently measured through mortality rates and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), positioning it as a primary indicator of global health burden Disease burden DALYs serve as key indicators.
The development and progression of CVD are driven by a complex interplay of lifestyle, biological, and psychosocial factors. Dietary patterns are central to this risk profile; diets characterized by high intakes of red and processed meats, sugar, trans fats, and ultra-processed foods—often termed the "Western diet"—are consistently identified as primary drivers of CVD Western diet risks. Conversely, dietary patterns rich in plant-derived foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts, are inversely associated with CVD risk fruit/veg reduces CVD almond consumption lowering risk.
Biological and physiological markers play a critical role in both the etiology and assessment of the disease. Chronic inflammation is a widely recognized contributor to CVD morbidity and mortality, with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels often used as a predictive marker hsCRP prediction inflammation linked to CVD. While inflammation is a key factor, there is consensus that eliminating inflammation alone would not eradicate the disease Harvard Health. Additionally, sleep health is intrinsically linked to cardiovascular outcomes; conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic sleep deprivation are associated with increased risks of hypertension, heart attack, and stroke, independent of other traditional risk factors National Academies Press chronic sleep deprivation linked to CVD.
Psychosocial factors and health disparities further influence the prevalence and progression of CVD. Chronic stress, often stemming from socioeconomic status, poverty, or racial discrimination, is a significant contributor to the disease CDC chronic stress predicts CVD. Mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are highly prevalent among CVD patients and are recognized as critical components of both risk assessment and prevention strategies CDC CDC. While some studies suggest a causal link between stress and CVD, others note nuance in the strength of these associations Springer.
Ultimately, the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease require a multifaceted approach. Regular physical exercise is a well-established protective factor exercise benefits CVD, and clinical interventions often incorporate dietary adjustments, such as the DASH diet, alongside psychosocial support systems peer support. By addressing the intersection of biological markers, lifestyle choices, and social determinants, medical professionals aim to mitigate the significant global burden posed by these chronic conditions.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with multiple risk factors across sleep, mental health, inflammation, stress, and lifestyle domains, as evidenced by studies from CDC, National Academies Press, and others. Sleep deprivation significantly elevates CVD risk, including hypertension, heart attack, and stroke National Library of Medicine, with mechanisms involving elevated blood pressure and inflammation Empower Sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) links to CVD incidence and mortality, independent of hypertension alone, per the Sleep Heart Health Study and prospective studies by Jennum et al. and Hu et al. National Academies Press. Mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and PTSD predict negative CVD outcomes, often undiagnosed in patients CDC, with reviews by Mensah GA and Collins PY emphasizing mental health's role in CVD prevention CDC. Chronic inflammation raises CVD risk, with CRP levels over 3 mg/L indicating heightened danger Harvard Health Publishing; 'inflammageing' connects aging, inflammation, and CVD per Ferrucci and Fabbri. Social stressors like racial discrimination and poverty contribute to CVD via chronic stress CDC. Dietary factors include increased red meat raising incidence Wikipedia and almond consumption lowering risk National Library of Medicine. CPAP non-compliance links to higher CVD mortality Doherty et al..
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"content": "Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad category of non-communicable chronic conditions that includes coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and hypertension CVD abbreviation and components Prevalence metrics. It represents a significant global health burden, often measured by disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and associated with high mortality rates Disease burden Global crisis.
A central theme in the literature is the strong link between diet and cardiovascular disease. The 'Western diet,' characterized by high intakes of red and processed meat, saturated fats, trans fats, sugar, and ultra-processed foods, is consistently identified as a primary driver of CVD development Western diet risks Red meat risks Trans fats Processed food risks. Research suggests that red meat consumption poses a microbiota-dependent risk, while the inclusion of trans fatty acids like elaidic acid is specifically linked to the disease Microbiota-dependent risk.
Conversely, dietary patterns rich in plant-derived foods are inversely associated with CVD risk. The American Heart Association emphasizes that a healthy
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading global cause of death, accounting for 31% of all deaths worldwide, primarily from coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, as reported by the National Library of Medicine. Numerous facts link sleep disruption to increased CVD risk; for instance, Dove Press researchers Goran Medic, Micheline Wille, and Michiel EH Hemels identify long-term consequences including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and CVD in healthy individuals Dove Press; Medic et al., while Insights Psychology notes insufficient sleep raises risks for high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes Insights Psychology. The CDC highlights psychosocial factors, such as lack of social support increasing inflammation—a CVD risk factor CDC—and patients with CVD being three times more likely to experience depression CDC. Chronic inflammation is repeatedly associated with CVD morbidity and mortality by sources like Frontiers Frontiers and Harvard Health Publishing Harvard Health. Other contributors include obesity per Linus Pauling Institute Linus Pauling Institute, chronic stress from Springer Springer, and low socioeconomic status or ACEs per CDC CDC. Some nuance exists: CDC notes mixed social support studies CDC, Springer questions causal stress links Springer, and Harvard Health states eliminating inflammation won't eradicate CVD Harvard Health. Protective factors like regular exercise reduce CVD risk per National Library of Medicine National Library of Medicine.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses conditions like coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, affecting over 64 million Americans and accounting for about 800,000 deaths annually, or 1 in 3 U.S. deaths according to a 2017 American Heart Association report. The Sleep Heart Health Study by National Academies Press researchers found individuals with high apnea-hypopnea index were 42% more likely to report CVD (adjusted OR=1.42), with the link persisting after adjusting for hypertension (fact e7ae62a4). Chronic inflammation is a key factor per Yale Medicine and others (Yale Medicine), with inflammatory markers like hsCRP strongly predicting CVD per National Library of Medicine (hsCRP prediction). CDC attributes risks to chronic stress (epidemiologic data), stigma (stigma effects), childhood trauma leading to poor coping (trauma risks), and diabetes interlinks noted by Punjabi and Beamer (2005) via National Academies Press. Diets high in sugar or Western-style increase CVD risk per News-Medical.net (sugar consumption), while HEI-2015 high adherence lowers mortality per nutritionalassessment.org (HEI-2015 validity). Interventions like positive coping (CDC), peer support in community settings (CDC peer support), and diets like DASH (Morze et al., 2020) reduce risks and improve outcomes.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is linked to multiple risk factors and health disparities based on numerous studies. Chronic sleep deprivation is associated with CVD chronic sleep deprivation linked to CVD (Harvard Medical School), alongside sleep disruption consequences including CVD sleep disruption leads to CVD (Dove Press; Goran Medic et al.). Stress significantly influences CVD development and progression stress effects on CVD (M. Kivimaki and A. Steptoe, Nature Reviews Cardiology), with chronic stress predicting CVD risk chronic stress predicts CVD (CDC). Mental health plays a key role in CVD prevention mental health for CVD control (Mensah GA and Collins PY, CDC; Global Heart), and psychosocial pathways influence CVD risk psychosocial indicators for CVD (CDC). Chronic inflammation contributes to CVD inflammation linked to CVD (Harvard Health Publishing). Dietary factors show mixed results: plant-based diets reduce CVD incidence plant-based diet lowers CVD (Wang et al., Springer), fruit/vegetable intake lowers CVD risk fruit/veg reduces CVD (Aune et al., Global Nutrition Report), but no evidence Paleolithic diet reduces CVD Paleo diet no CVD benefit (Wikipedia). Exercise benefits CVD beyond traditional risks exercise benefits CVD (Fiuza-Luces et al., Nature Reviews Cardiology). Racial/ethnic discrimination and poverty contribute to CVD via stress discrimination linked to CVD (CDC), with community partnerships proposed for African Americans CVD in African Americans (Mensah GA, CDC).
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Cardiovascular disease is referenced in relation to risk assessment through clinical and biological markers analyzed against a Mediterranean diet score developed by Panagiotakos, Pitsavos, and Stefanadis (2006), as published by Springer. This work highlights connections between dietary patterns and CVD risk markers. Additionally, cardiovascular disease is grouped with diabetes and cancer as conditions where DALYs serve as key indicators for health outcomes, noted as the most frequently used metric in Frontiers research. These facts position cardiovascular disease as a major health concern measurable via biological markers and burden via DALYs.
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Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov Sep 1, 2023 35 facts
referenceMensah GA and Collins PY discussed the importance of understanding mental health for the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases in a 2015 article published in Global Heart.
claimSocial support and social integration are predictive of mortality for a number of conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD).
claimMany patients with cardiovascular disease are rarely assessed for mental health problems, and mental health disorders are often undiagnosed in this population.
claimDepression, anxiety, and PTSD are associated with negative cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes.
claimRacial/ethnic discrimination, sexism, genderism, heterosexism, unemployment, and poverty are contributing factors to both acute and chronic stress, which have established connections to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
referenceRozanski, Blumenthal, and Kaplan (1999) reviewed the impact of psychological factors on the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease and discussed implications for therapy.
claimRacial/ethnic discrimination, sexism, genderism, heterosexism, unemployment, and poverty are contributing factors to both acute and chronic stress, which have established connections to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
referenceChaddha et al. (2016) published 'Mental health and cardiovascular disease' in Am J Med, discussing the relationship between mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease.
claimMensah GA discussed fostering community partnerships to address cardiovascular diseases in African Americans.
referenceChaddha et al. published 'Mental health and cardiovascular disease' in the American Journal of Medicine in 2016, discussing the relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease.
referenceMensah GA and Collins PY discussed the importance of understanding mental health for the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases in a 2015 article published in Global Heart.
measurementPatients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are three times more likely to be depressed than those without CVD.
claimA lack of social support and poor social integration are linked to increased inflammation, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
claimSome studies have found no association between social support and cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes overall, or detected effects in only one gender after adjusting for age and other characteristics.
claimThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides guidance for measuring seven indicators related to psychosocial pathways that influence the risk for developing or managing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
claimLow socioeconomic status, early life stress, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to the development of poor health behaviors, hypertension, and an increased risk for ischemic heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
referenceMalhotra and Loscalzo published 'Sleep and cardiovascular disease: An overview' in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases in 2009, providing an overview of the link between sleep and cardiovascular health.
claimChronic exposure to stigma and chronic self-consciousness of stigmatized status may increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by negatively affecting physiological responses to stress and increasing the risk of physiological dysregulation.
claimMental disorders contribute to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other chronic noncommunicable diseases.
claimResearchers consider sleep health indicators, including sleep duration, sleep-disordered breathing, and insomnia, as prominent contributing factors to cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcome disparities.
claimA lack of social support and poor social integration are linked to increased inflammation, which serves as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
referenceKingsbury JH, Buxton OM, and Emmons KM published a study in 2013 in Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports examining the relationship between sleep and racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease.
referenceThe article 'Cardiovascular Diseases in African Americans: Fostering community partnerships to stem the tide' by G.A. Mensah, published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases in 2018, discusses cardiovascular disease prevention and community partnerships.
claimChronic exposure to stigma and chronic self-consciousness of stigmatized status may affect cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by negatively affecting physiological responses to stress and increasing the risk of physiological dysregulation.
claimPositive and adaptive coping can be used as a behavioral intervention across the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation stages of cardiovascular disease (CVD), as studies show these strategies can reduce CVD risk and improve patient outcomes.
claimSome studies have found no association between social support and cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes overall, or have only detected effects in one gender after adjusting for age and other characteristics.
claimEpidemiologic data show that chronic stress is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and predicts the occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD).
referenceMalhotra and Loscalzo (2009) published 'Sleep and cardiovascular disease: An overview' in Prog Cardiovasc Dis (doi:10.1016/j.pcad.2008.10.004), providing an overview of the relationship between sleep and cardiovascular health.
claimPositive and adaptive coping can be used as a behavioral intervention across the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation stages of cardiovascular disease (CVD) to reduce risk, manage stress, and improve patient outcomes.
claimPeer support interventions delivered by community health workers, such as those in barbershops and beauty parlors, were associated with decreases in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
claimSocial support and social integration are predictive of mortality for various conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD).
claimExposure to stressful and traumatic events during childhood disrupts normal psychosocial development and can lead to mental health disorders and negative coping strategies such as smoking, overeating, and physical inactivity, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
claimEpidemiologic data show that chronic stress is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and predicts the occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD).
claimMany researchers consider sleep health indicators, including sleep duration, sleep-disordered breathing, and insomnia, as prominent contributing factors to cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcome disparities.
claimPeer support interventions delivered by community health workers, such as those in barbershops and beauty parlors, were associated with decreases in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 27 facts
measurementA study by Doherty et al. (2005) found an increased mortality rate from cardiovascular disease in individuals who did not maintain CPAP treatment over a 5-year follow-up period.
claimThe number of new cases of cardiovascular disease was independent of CPAP treatment compliance.
claimLarge prospective studies by Jennum et al. (1995) and Hu et al. (2000) demonstrated an association between snoring, which serves as a marker for obstructive sleep apnea, and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.
claimThe fact that adjusting for hypertension in the Sleep Heart Health Study did not eliminate the association between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease suggests that hypertension is not the exclusive mechanism by which obstructive sleep apnea leads to cardiovascular disease.
claimAcute sleep loss of 3.6 hours for one night results in increased blood pressure in healthy young males, which may serve as a biological mechanism for the link between sleep loss and cardiovascular disease (Tochikubo et al., 1996; Meier-Ewert et al., 2004).
claimSleep loss, defined as less than 7 hours per night, may have wide-ranging adverse effects on the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems, including obesity, diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, anxiety symptoms, depressed mood, and alcohol use.
claimObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may predispose individuals to cardiovascular disease, partly because diabetes is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and OSA is linked to the development of diabetes.
claimNewman et al. (2000) determined that daytime sleepiness predicts mortality and cardiovascular disease in older adults.
claimThe Sleep Heart Health Study found a cross-sectional association between sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular disease.
claimEpidemiological studies associate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with cardiovascular diseases, including arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure.
measurementThe number of new cases of cardiovascular disease was found to be independent of CPAP treatment compliance in a study by Doherty et al. (2005).
referenceThe Sleep Heart Health Study, published by Shahar et al. in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine in 2001, examined the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular disease.
claimDaytime sleepiness is a predictor of mortality and cardiovascular disease in older adults.
measurementAs many as 20 to 25 percent of children may have persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) even after undergoing a tonsillectomy, suggesting OSA may be an early childhood risk factor for later cardiovascular diseases, according to research by Amin et al. (2005) and Larkin et al. (2005).
measurementAn observational follow-up study found that untreated sleep apnea patients (n=61) were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to those treated with CPAP therapy for at least 5 years (n=107), with mortality rates of 14.8 percent versus 1.9 percent.
claimDaytime sleepiness predicts mortality and cardiovascular disease in older adults, according to a 2000 study by Newman et al. published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.
referenceA 2005 article by Peters published in Chest discussed the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.
claimObstructive sleep apnea is associated with glucose intolerance and diabetes, both of which are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
claimThe interrelationships between diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may partly explain why OSA predisposes individuals to cardiovascular disease.
claimShahar E, Whitney CW, Redline S, Lee ET, Newman AB, Javier Nieto F, O'Connor GT, Boland LL, Schwartz JE, and Samet JM identified a cross-sectional association between sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular disease in the Sleep Heart Health Study.
measurementThe Sleep Heart Health Study, a cross-sectional study of nearly 6,500 participants, found that individuals in the highest apnea-hypopnea index quartile (index greater than 11) were 42 percent more likely to self-report cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke, compared to those in the lowest quartile (adjusted OR = 1.42, 95% CI, 1.13–1.78).
claimPunjabi and Beamer (2005) suggest that the interrelationships between diabetes and cardiovascular disease may partly explain why obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) predisposes individuals to cardiovascular disease.
referenceA 2000 study by Hu et al. examined the association between snoring and the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.
claimPatients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes are at a higher risk for developing both Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea.
claimCardiovascular diseases are commonly treated with medications including antihypertensives, hypolipidemics, and antiarrhythmics, each of which can adversely affect sleep and waking.
claimObstructive sleep apnea is linked to cardiovascular disease, as discussed in a 2005 article in the journal Chest.
claimThe Sleep Heart Health Study determined the apnea-hypopnea index using polysomnography and adjusted for confounding factors, including hypertension, finding that the association between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease persisted even after adjusting for hypertension.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 9 facts
claimAlmond consumption is associated with lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
claimConsumption of nuts, such as almonds, is associated with lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
claimRegular exercise helps control weight, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones, and helps prevent chronic inflammation.
claimClinical studies have shown strong and consistent relationships between inflammatory markers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and the prediction of cardiovascular disease.
claimRegular exercise helps control weight, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones.
measurementGlobally, cardiovascular disease accounts for 31% of all deaths, with coronary heart disease accounting for most of these deaths, followed by stroke and heart failure.
claimChronic inflammation is associated with multiple diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, malignancy, autoimmune disease, and chronic hepatic and renal disease.
measurementAccording to a 2017 report from the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases account for 1 out of every three deaths (approximately 800,000 deaths) in the United States.
claimCardiovascular disease is strongly and consistently predicted by inflammatory markers such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).
Diet Quality Indices: Measures for Bridging Nutrition and Public Health link.springer.com 2 days ago 7 facts
referenceThe abbreviation CVD stands for cardiovascular diseases.
referenceSawicki et al. (2024) examined the relationship between the Planetary Health Diet and cardiovascular disease using results from three large prospective cohort studies in the USA.
claimColizzi et al. (2024) analyzed the impact of the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet on cardiovascular disease and the environment within the EPIC cohort.
claimBrlek and Gregorič (2023) performed an umbrella review finding associations between diet quality indices and all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
referenceWang et al. (2024) found an association between a healthy plant-based heart-protective diet and reduced cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality in the UK Biobank Study.
referenceOnvani S, Haghighatdoost F, Surkan PJ et al. (2017) published a meta-analysis in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics titled 'Adherence to the Healthy Eating Index and Alternative Healthy Eating Index dietary patterns and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies'.
referencePanagiotakos, Pitsavos, and Stefanadis (2006) developed a Mediterranean diet score and analyzed its relationship with clinical and biological markers of cardiovascular disease risk.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 7 facts
claimThe MedDietScore developed by Panagiotakos et al. was negatively associated with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and obesity in its initial study, and later shown to be negatively associated with the 10-year incidence of cardiovascular disease (Panagiotakos et al., 2015) and diabetes (Filippatos et al., 2016).
claimThe Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) has been associated in research with certain cancers, cardiovascular disease and its associated mortality, adverse mental health, and musculoskeletal disorders.
claimRecent reviews have associated high ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with negative health outcomes, including overweight, obesity, cardiometabolic risks, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and all-cause mortality.
claimThe Alternate Healthy Eating Index showed stronger associations with cardiovascular disease outcomes for both men and women compared to the original Healthy Eating Index, according to research by McCullough et al. (2000).
claimBy the late 20th century, the focus of national dietary guidance shifted to include a strong emphasis on reducing risks for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cancers, while maintaining a focus on nutrient adequacy.
claimThe Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) demonstrated criterion-related validity in a prospective cohort study, where individuals in the highest quintile of HEI-2015 scores had a decreased risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality compared to those in the lowest quintile.
claimHigher adherence to the DASH diet is linked to lower risks for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease incidence or mortality, cancer incidence or mortality, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative disease, according to Morze et al. (2020).
Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health news-medical.net Jun 18, 2023 7 facts
claimThe consumption of red and processed meat, which are key features of the Western diet, is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer.
claimThe modern Western diet is associated with a rise in epidemiological problems, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, which have increased the public health burden.
claimThe inclusion of food products high in saturated and trans fats in the Western diet increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
claimReplacing high-fat and sugar products in the Western diet with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains may reduce low-grade inflammation and prevent the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
claimHigh sugar consumption, a key feature of the Western diet, is directly related to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
claimThe low intake of nutrient-rich foods in Western diets is linked to the prevalence of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and various inflammatory and metabolic problems.
claimIncome and education levels are directly correlated to Western diet adherence, with individuals of lower income more likely to have poor dietary habits and an increased risk of chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com Dec 5, 2019 6 facts
claimFerrucci, L. and Fabbri, E. (2018) define 'inflammageing' as chronic inflammation associated with aging, cardiovascular disease, and frailty.
referenceRaichlen et al. (2017) examined physical activity patterns and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk in hunter-gatherer populations.
referenceA 2026 study published in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition analyzed the association of nine composite inflammatory indices with cardiovascular diseases in US adults using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2005 and 2018.
claimSystemic chronic inflammation (SCI) leads to several diseases that represent the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders.
referenceSupplements containing eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid modulate risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as concluded in a 2017 meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled human clinical trials by S. AbuMweis et al. in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
referenceA 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association quantified the association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com May 19, 2017 6 facts
referenceThe study 'Do insomnia complaints cause hypertension or cardiovascular disease?' by Phillips and Mannino was published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine in 2007.
claimLong-term consequences of sleep disruption in otherwise healthy individuals include hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
claimLong-term consequences of sleep disruption in otherwise healthy individuals include hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), weight-related issues, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
claimLong-term consequences of sleep disruption in otherwise healthy individuals include hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, weight-related issues, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and colorectal cancer.
measurementThe Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study observed incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients who experienced sleep continuity disturbance combined with difficulty falling asleep and nonrestorative sleep (odds ratio [OR], 1.5; 95% CI, 1.1–2.0).
claimThe effects of sleep disruption on the nocturnal regulation of sympathetic activity may provide a connection between sleep disruption and both cardiovascular disease and psychiatric conditions.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 5 facts
referenceThe study 'Nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies' by Aune D, Keum N, Giovannucci E, et al. was published in BMC Medicine in 2016 (14: 207).
referenceThe study 'Whole grain consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all cause and cause specific mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies' by Aune D, Keum N, Giovannucci E, et al. was published in the BMJ in 2016 (353: i2716).
referenceThe study 'Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies' by Aune D, Giovannucci E, Boffetta P, et al. was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in 2016.
referenceThe dose-response meta-analysis titled 'Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of hypertension and CVD' was published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2015 (113: 709–17).
referenceMicha R, Shulkin ML, Peñalvo JL, et al. conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses for the Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE) regarding the etiologic effects and optimal intakes of foods and nutrients for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, published in PLoS One in 2017.
Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu 5 facts
claimChronic sleep deprivation is associated with long-term health problems, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality.
claimDr. Janet Mullington discusses how studies suggest a link between sleep deprivation and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
claimObstructive sleep apnea sufferers experience multiple awakenings each night due to airway closure, which causes brief surges in blood pressure that can lead to chronic hypertension and increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
claimChronic elevation of blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can result from the repeated blood pressure surges associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
claimChronic sleep deprivation is associated with long-term health problems, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 5 facts
claimThere is a lack of composite metrics in the sustainable diets literature that reflect overall 'health' rather than specific disease outcomes, with only one composite health indicator identified: the rate advancement period, which incorporates all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
measurementIn the publications reviewed, researchers captured a total of 95 health and disease-related outcomes, with the most frequent categories being cancer (n=22, 23.2%), cardiovascular diseases (n=20, 21.1%), mortality/deaths averted/years of life saved (n=15, 15.8%), type 2 diabetes (n=12, 12.6%), and stroke (n=10, 10.5%).
procedureThe research team developed 10 categories for health outcomes: cancer; cardiovascular diseases; mortality, number of deaths averted, or years of life saved (non-specific disease); type 2 diabetes; stroke; disability-adjusted life year (DALY) (non-specific disease); weight, overweight, or obesity; composite health indicators; quality-adjusted life year (QALY) or quality of life (QOL) related to non-specific diseases; or other.
claimHuman health and nutrition outcome metrics in research have expanded from a focus on mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer to include deaths avoided from type 2 diabetes mellitus and the prevalence of serum retinol deficiency.
claimMost indicators used in modeling diet and health focus on specific dietary exposures in relation to a small number of outcomes, such as all-cause mortality risk, Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), or diet-related non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease (CVD), certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes (T2D).
What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 4 facts
claimThe Western diet is associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases.
claimHypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
claimChronic illnesses associated with obesity, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, have become leading causes of death.
measurementOver 64 million Americans are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 4 facts
claimA moderate increase (20-percentile increase) in the AHEI score during follow-up was associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer mortality.
referenceM. Dehghan et al. investigated the relationship between a healthy diet and the risk of cardiovascular disease among patients undergoing drug therapies for secondary prevention, published in Circulation in 2012.
referenceA 2019 study by Trébuchet et al. published in the American Heart Journal examined the prospective association between various dietary scores and cardiovascular disease risk, specifically comparing the Mediterranean diet to National Nutritional Scores.
measurementPooled findings from two US cohorts found that the highest AHEI quintile (median 64.5) compared with the lowest quintile (median 36.9) was associated with a 24% reduction in cardiovascular disease, a 33% reduction in diabetes mellitus, and a 6% reduction in cancer incidence.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 4 facts
claimIncreased sleep disturbances in women after menopause are associated with a higher likelihood of developing inflammation, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases.
claimDisordered sleep worsens symptom severity for diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, respiratory issues, and dementias, creating a positive feedback loop of adverse health outcomes and worse sleep.
claimProlonged shift-work disrupts sleep and increases the risk of chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic conditions.
measurementOver 30% of older adults take five or more medications for medical issues such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, respiratory issues, and dementias, all of which are linked to disturbed sleep.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 4 facts
referenceHeidemann et al. (2008) conducted a prospective cohort study of women finding associations between dietary patterns and the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes.
claimThe Western pattern diet is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease and obesity compared to a 'prudent pattern diet,' which contains higher proportions of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and poultry.
claimThe consumption of trans fatty acids, such as trans elaidic acid, has been linked to cardiovascular disease.
claimMohammad Perwaiz Iqbal (2014) identifies trans fatty acids as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 3 facts
procedureThe 'Diet-Related Morbidity/Mortality Statistics' indicator uses two primary parameters: (1) the prevalence of individuals with physician-diagnosed obesity, cardiovascular diseases (CHD, stroke, hypertension), type II diabetes, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and obesity-related cancers; and (2) disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as a measure of disease burden associated with nutrition-related factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol (total and LDL), and high blood sugar (insulin resistance/diabetes).
referenceA 2013 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examined the Mediterranean diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
measurementDisease risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is classified by BMI and waist circumference: BMI 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 is 'Increased' risk (normal WC) or 'High' risk (high WC); BMI 30.0–34.9 kg/m2 is 'High' risk (normal WC) or 'Very high' risk (high WC); BMI 35.0–39.9 kg/m2 is 'Very high' risk (normal WC) or 'Very high' risk (high WC); and BMI ≥40.0 kg/m2 is 'Extremely high' risk regardless of WC.
Should you be tested for inflammation? health.harvard.edu Mar 29, 2022 3 facts
measurementA normal value for C-reactive protein (CRP) is less than 3 mg/L, while a value over 3 mg/L is often used to identify an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and bodywide inflammation can cause levels to rise to 100 mg/L or more.
claimCommon causes of silent chronic inflammation that should be screened for through routine health care include excess weight, diabetes, cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks and stroke), hepatitis C and other chronic infections, and autoimmune disease.
claimStamping out inflammation would not eliminate cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, or aging.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 3 facts
referenceDavid S. Ludwig published a review on the physiological mechanisms relating the glycemic index to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in JAMA in 2002.
referenceWald et al. (2002) conducted a meta-analysis published in the BMJ providing evidence on the causality between homocysteine and cardiovascular disease.
referenceKris-Etherton PM, Harris WS, and Appel LJ reviewed the relationship between fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease in a 2002 article in Circulation.
Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a ... link.springer.com Feb 28, 2025 3 facts
claimSelf-rated health is a predictive factor for cardiovascular disease and a predictor of morbidity and mortality in the medium and long term.
referenceR.M. Van Der Linde, N. Mavaddat, R. Luben, C. Brayne, R.K. Simmons, and K.T. Khaw published the study 'Self-Rated Health and Cardiovascular Disease Incidence: Results from a Longitudinal Population-Based Cohort in Norfolk, UK' in PLoS ONE in 2013 (Volume 8, Issue 6, article e65290), edited by L. Berglund.
referenceSrour et al. published a prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) in 2019 in the BMJ regarding the association between ultra-processed food intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Work environment risk factors causing day-to-day stress in ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2022 3 facts
claimChronic workplace stress is associated with health-related outcomes including mental and cardiovascular diseases.
claimA causal relationship between stress and cardiovascular diseases has not yet been established, and the pathological mechanisms of chronic and acute stress may differ.
referenceSteptoe A and Kivimäki M published reviews in 2012 and 2013 regarding the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 3 facts
referenceA history of perceived discrimination is associated with mental and physical health problems, including depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to Pascoe & Smart Richman (2009).
claimAngry and hostile moods may contribute to cardiovascular disease by creating social strain, specifically through antagonistic social encounters, which can trigger disease-promoting cardiovascular responses (Vella et al., 2012).
claimDepression, especially when occurring early in life, may increase the likelihood of adopting an unhealthy lifestyle, which predisposes individuals to an unfavorable cardiovascular disease risk profile.
Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers rupahealth.com Jul 24, 2024 3 facts
claimBiomarkers play roles in specific conditions, such as autoimmune, infectious, and cardiovascular diseases, by guiding assessment, prognosis, and management decisions.
claimSoluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (suPAR) offers potential insights into conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and infections.
claimChronic inflammation may contribute to the development of conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Uses and Modern Applications jneonatalsurg.com Mar 17, 2025 2 facts
referenceWong, C. H., and Yu, Y. L. published the article 'Medicinal plants in cardiovascular diseases: Current developments and future prospects' in Phytotherapy Research, volume 34, issue 10, pages 2672-2687, in 2020.
referenceChohan and Ali (2021) published a review titled 'Medicinal plants in cardiovascular diseases: Potential and challenges' in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 2 facts
claimResearch on the role of nutrition in complex non-communicable chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancers, has accelerated significantly over the past two to three decades, particularly after 2000.
claimThe 'double burden' of malnutrition in lower-income countries refers to the simultaneous presence of conventional malnutrition (insufficient calories and micronutrients) causing poor maternal and child health, and modern malnutrition (poor diet quality) causing obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
Paleolithic diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
Long-Term Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation empowersleep.com Mar 15, 2023 2 facts
claimInsufficient sleep can lead to a multitude of physical and mental health issues, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive decline, and mood disorders.
claimInsufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, coronary heart disease, and stroke, because it causes inflammation, elevated blood pressure, and increased stress hormones.
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span academia.edu 2 facts
referenceM. Kivimaki and A. Steptoe reviewed the effects of stress on the development and progression of cardiovascular disease in a 2018 article in Nature Reviews Cardiology.
referenceFiuza-Luces et al. published the paper 'Exercise benefits in cardiovascular disease: beyond attenuation of traditional risk factors' in Nature Reviews Cardiology.
Evolutionary Eating — What We Can Learn From Our Primitive Past todaysdietitian.com Apr 1, 2009 2 facts
perspectiveSome scientists argue that modern humans are not genetically adapted to the modern diet introduced during the Neolithic Revolution and the Industrial Age, and that this dietary divergence contributes to epidemic levels of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
claimCordain created the Paleo Diet to mimic the nutritional characteristics of the evolutionary and genetic heritage of humans, based on the belief that modern nutritional changes interfere with ancient human genes and contribute to diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us sentientmedia.org Jan 10, 2019 2 facts
referenceDr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. published a study in The Journal of Family Practice tracking 198 cardiovascular disease patients on a plant-based diet over four years. Of the 177 patients who completed the diet, one experienced a stroke. Of the 21 patients who did not remain on the diet, 13 experienced a cardiovascular event.
quoteThe American Heart Association states that "a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease."
Diet composition and staple-food dependence as structural ... researchsquare.com 2 facts
claimDiet diversity is a critical factor in child growth and development, maternal health, and the prevention of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), cognitive decline, and depression.
claimDiets rich in plant-derived foods are inversely associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), certain cancers, and all-cause mortality.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 2 facts
measurementRegulatory bodies approved approximately twenty plant-derived medications between 2000 and 2005 for conditions including cancer, neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and genetic conditions.
claimBerberine, derived from goldenseal and barberry, is being investigated for the treatment of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 2 facts
referenceThe American Heart Association (2002) published 'AHA Scientific Statement: Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease' in Circulation 106, 2747-2757.
claimOver-nutrition, specifically the excessive absorption and storage of energy, can cause diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 2 facts
claimAngry and hostile moods may contribute to cardiovascular disease by creating social strain, specifically through antagonistic social encounters, which can trigger disease-promoting cardiovascular responses.
claimHigher levels of perceived control are associated with a lower risk of physical health problems, including declines in physical functioning (Infurna et al., 2011), heart attacks (Rosengren et al., 2004), cardiovascular disease incidence (Stürmer et al., 2006), and mortality from cardiac disease (Surtees et al., 2010).
The Effect of Insomnia on Brain Health - American Brain Foundation americanbrainfoundation.org Sep 17, 2025 2 facts
Editorial: Inflammation and chronic disease - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jul 1, 2024 2 facts
claimClonal hematopoiesis connects aging and inflammation in the context of cardiovascular disease, as discussed by Jaiswal and Libby in 2020.
claimInflammation is associated with the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and behavioral health disorders.
U shaped association between sleep duration and long ... nature.com by F Feng · 2025 2 facts
claimLong sleepers frequently exhibit a clustering of comorbidities, including depression, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular disease, which independently contribute to cognitive decline through shared inflammatory and vascular pathways.
referenceCavaillès, C. et al. authored the study 'Multidimensional sleep profiles via machine learning and risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease', published as a preprint on medRxiv in 2024.
how hormonal imbalance manifests differently in men and women healthmiro.com 2 facts
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimMethanol extract from jostaberry improves immunity, acts as an anti-aging agent, and is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, while showing activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimMethanol extract from sweet cherry fruit is used in the treatment of cancer, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular disease, and shows activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Mar 27, 2023 2 facts
claimChronic, low-grade inflammation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.
claimChronic inflammation contributes to several major health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.
Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic Disease - CDC cdc.gov Aug 31, 2023 1 fact
referenceA study titled 'Understanding the determinants of circadian health disparities and cardiovascular disease' was published in Chronobiology International in 2023.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceR. K. Bachheti, L. A. Worku, Y. H. Gonfa, M. Zebeaman, Deepti, D. P. Pandey, and A. Bachheti reviewed the use of plant phytochemicals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in a 2022 article published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Physiology, REM Sleep - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Feb 13, 2023 1 fact
claimSleep deprivation is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart attack, and stroke.
Andropause Explained: Why Men 40+ Should Talk About Hormones ... health.stonybrookmedicine.edu Nov 12, 2025 1 fact
claimMen with hypogonadism have higher rates of cardiovascular disease and a higher risk of having a heart attack.
Western Diet - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics sciencedirect.com 1 fact
claimThe Western Diet is linked to an increased prevalence of metabolic disorders, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
The Evolutionary Impact of Dietary Shifts on Physical and Cognitive ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimRed meat consumption leads to a microbiota-dependent risk of cardiovascular disease.
Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Their ... - PMC - NIH pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants commonly used in ethnomedicine possess pharmacological effects relevant to the treatment of diabetes mellitus, cancer, infections, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Acute vs. chronic inflammation - UCLA Health uclahealth.org 1 fact
claimChronic low-grade inflammation can increase the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Defining the Western Diet & Its Impact - Frontier Neuro frontierneuro.com Feb 1, 2022 1 fact
quoteMichael Pollan states: “We have known for a century now that there is a complex of so-called Western Diseases – including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and a specific set of diet related cancers – that begin almost invariably to appear soon after a people abandons it traditional diet and way of life.”
How Sleep Works: Understanding the Science of Sleep sleepfoundation.org Jul 8, 2025 1 fact
referenceMiller, M. A., & Cappuccio, F. P. published the research article 'Inflammation, sleep, obesity and cardiovascular disease' in the journal Current Vascular Pharmacology in 2007.
Inflammation bioxpedia.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), dermatological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, diabetes, and several types of cancer.
Physiology, Sleep Stages - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimIndividuals who do not get enough sleep are at a higher risk of developing obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM), and cardiovascular disease.
The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 1 fact
claimThe study results align with other research showing connections between diet quality and medical outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer risk.
Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe hypometabolic state observed during meditation is qualitatively and quantitatively different from simple rest or sleep and may play a role in preventing stress-related hypertension or cardiovascular disease, according to Young and Taylor (1998) and Cahn and Polich (2006).
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimA history of perceived discrimination is associated with mental and physical health problems, including depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to Pascoe & Smart Richman (2009).
Understanding Male Hormonal Changes: A Complete Guide (2025) coremedicalwellness.com Oct 21, 2025 1 fact
claimSymptoms of hormonal imbalance in men can also indicate other medical conditions, including depression, diabetes, sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease.
Cognitive Stress Management Therapy | CBT for Stress cognitivetherapynyc.com 1 fact
claimChronic, high levels of stress are associated with serious physical and psychological difficulties, including insomnia, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, depression, and anxiety disorders.
a synthesis of dietary quality metrics and their validity for the double ... research.manchester.ac.uk 1 fact
claimFour non-communicable disease (NCD) dietary metrics—the Mediterranean Diet Score, Alternative Healthy Eating Index, Healthy Eating Index, and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension—have convincing evidence of protective associations with specific NCD outcomes, including mortality, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and total cancer.
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body - Healthline healthline.com Aug 23, 2024 1 fact
claimSleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, as sleep is necessary for processes that regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation levels, as well as for healing and repairing the heart and blood vessels.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Mar 22, 2024 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
Why Is Sleep Important for Our Mental and Physical Health? insightspsychology.org Oct 29, 2024 1 fact
claimInsufficient sleep increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes.
Sex differences in respiratory and circulatory cost during hypoxic ... nature.com Jul 2, 2019 1 fact
claimThe study participants consisted of 10 young men and 10 young women who did not engage in regular exercise, were free from known cardiovascular diseases, and were not taking medications affecting cardiovascular responses.
National Sleep Foundation Guidelines: How Much Sleep Do You ... drkumardiscovery.com Oct 22, 2025 1 fact
claimConsistently sleeping outside the recommended ranges is associated with increased health risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, and reduced immune function.
Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to a Plethora of Diseases bergerhenryent.com Jan 26, 2019 1 fact
claimA study published in Cardiology Reviews asserts that adequate sleep duration may be important for preventing cardiovascular diseases in modern society.
Overview of Anxiety Disorders - Psychiatry - MSD Manuals msdmanuals.com 1 fact
claimAnxiety disorders frequently co-occur with depression, substance use disorders, personality disorders, cardiovascular disease, asthma, migraines, and arthritis.
Reproductive Hormones endocrine.org Jan 24, 2022 1 fact
claimExcessive estradiol in women has been linked to acne, constipation, loss of sex drive, depression, and, if levels are extremely high, an increased risk of uterine cancer, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Sex differences in the cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular ... biorxiv.org Nov 11, 2024 1 fact
measurementThe study recruited 10 healthy males (mean age 27 ± 4 years, stature 180 ± 6 cm, body mass 83.5 ± 12.1 kg) and 10 healthy females (mean age 23 ± 2 years, stature 163 ± 6 cm, body mass 62.9 ± 9.1 kg) who were free from musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular disease.
Implications of the Western Diet for Agricultural Production, Health ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSeveral global regions are experiencing a diet-related health crisis characterized by malnutrition, overweight, obesity, and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer, according to the 2018 WHO database.
Inflammation: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment medicalnewstoday.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation can persist for months or years and is associated with conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune diseases.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
claimObesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity from chronic diseases, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver and gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and certain cancers.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Aug 21, 2021 1 fact
referenceA 2016 study by Gregorio et al. examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Filipino seafarers regarding cardiovascular diseases, published in International Maritime Health.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants are used to treat various diseases, including infections, digestive disorders, respiratory ailments, skin conditions, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
What is the Impact of a Western Diet? - Robard Corporation robard.com 1 fact
claimThe Western diet is associated with the development of chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and cancers.
Acute v chronic inflammation in the body: what's the difference? cbhs.com.au Mar 20, 2020 1 fact
claimResearch suggests a link between chronic inflammation and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceBachheti et al. (2022) review the use of plant phytochemicals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
New dietary guidelines underscore importance of healthy eating newsroom.heart.org Jan 7, 2026 1 fact
perspectiveThe American Heart Association expresses concern that the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans' recommendations regarding salt seasoning and red meat consumption could lead consumers to exceed recommended limits for sodium and saturated fats, which are primary drivers of cardiovascular disease.
Effective Anxiety Management: Evidence-Based Approaches reachlink.com Nov 29, 2025 1 fact
claimRisk factors contributing to the development of anxiety disorders include family history of anxiety, underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, recreational drug use, elevated stress levels, and traumatic experiences such as the loss of a loved one.
How Inflammation Affects Your Health | News - Yale Medicine yalemedicine.org Apr 8, 2022 1 fact
claimInflammation is a key factor in serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, diabetes, and various infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
Acute Inflammation vs. Chronic Inflammation - Encompass Health encompasshealth.com Oct 7, 2021 1 fact
claimConditions associated with chronic inflammation include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, arthritis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Counseling Nexus manifold.counseling.org 1 fact
claimPrevalence rates of Generalized Anxiety Disorder among individuals over 60 years old remain high, with studies linking the condition to significant distress, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease.
The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic nationalgeographic.com 1 fact
claimStudies of foraging populations, including the Tsimane, Arctic Inuit, and Hadza, indicate that these groups traditionally did not develop high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, or cardiovascular disease.
Dietary diversity indicators: cultural preferences and health outcomes researchgate.net Dec 24, 2025 1 fact
claimThe authors of the editorial 'Dietary diversity indicators: cultural preferences and health outcomes' evaluated the relationship between the dietary diversity score (DDS) and mortality from all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer in an adult Mediterranean population.
The Evolution of Human Nutrition carta.anthropogeny.org Dec 7, 2012 1 fact
claimInterest in the paleodiet is largely driven by the prevalence of modern diseases, including obesity, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Jan 31, 2024 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 1 fact
claimThe most frequently used health outcome indicators were Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.