Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
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Simone Holligan

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• Review Article
  Dietary Patterns that Decrease Cardiovascular Disease and Increase Longevity
  Author(s): Jennifer A. Fleming, Simone Holligan and Penny M. Kris-EthertonJennifer A. Fleming, Simone Holligan and Penny M. Kris-Etherton
  
  Coronary heart disease progression and its toll on health and longevity are inextricably linked to diet and lifestyle practices. Aging results in a progressive worsening of vascular function, and accompanying CHD risk factors, that are caused by unhealthy diet and lifestyle practices. Implementing healthy dietary patterns alone or in conjunction with pharmacotherapy favorably affects cardiovascular health, quality of life and longevity. Among the most consistent findings from nutrition epidemiology research is that certain dietary patterns are associated with lower chronic disease risk over long periods of time. These patterns are typically plant-based and are abundant in fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. The dietary patterns that increase risk.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9880.S6-006

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