Mercereau Report Vol. 6 – Inflammation, Pesticides, Heart Health & Exercise
Heart disease inflammation is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 697,000 Americans died of heart disease in 2020–that’s 1 in 5 deaths overall, reports the CDC. Why should those statistics—or a heart-healthy diet matter to you?
The Best Diet For Heart Health
Eating these foods could decrease your risk of a cardiovascular event such as heart attacks and strokes.
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/heart-healthy-diet
As we age, thoughts of the potential for dementia become more important. We all want to avoid that, right? The following article is full of information that can help.
The results reported here illuminate events that might have happened to us in our lives that could effect cognitive changes in us as we age. These results stem from the analysis of medical and lifestyle data and the results of annual cognitive tests on 15,764 adults, ages 50 to 90.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/28/mild-concussions-brain-impact/
How Exercise Leads To Sharper Thinking And A Healthier Brain
Yes, it is possible to boost our aging memories and cognitive abilities! Read the following to understand the science about this wonderful practice we can do for ourselves.
Chronic Diseases Are All Based On Higher Levels Of Inflammation In Our Bodies
So, what is this Inflammation anyway and what is systemic inflammation? Systemic inflammation occurs when the immune system is constantly defending the body. Stress, infection, or chronic diseases can put the body in a pro-inflammatory state. When this happens, the immune system becomes primed and ready to create an inflammatory response.
Can we reduce that Inflammation? YES! There are foods that reduce Pain and Inflammation. Here is an article about reducing Inflammation
https://www.healthydirections.com/articles/pain/foods-that-reduce-pain
Warning: Popular Candies Contain Ingredient Linked to Cancer (And Is Still For Sale)
The sweet confectionary is raising concern among parents and scientists.
Read in TheStreet: https://apple.news/AR0v8TasKQxaCGawMPUbfYg
Here is a list of food dyes that are toxic and can be a cancer risk
https://happilyunprocessed.com/food-additives/food-dyes-and-the-consequences
Pesticides – Known To Cause Health Problems
For this year’s guide, the overall picture remains problematic: Too many pesticides are still found in too high quantities on too much of the produce millions of Americans eat every day.
Many peer-reviewed scientific studies have shown disturbing links between pesticides and human health issues. These findings raise important questions about the safety of pesticide mixtures found on produce.
Research from Harvard University shows that consuming fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residues may lessen the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption, including protection against cardiovascular disease and mortality.
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
Good health to all! Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA
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