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Lower Cardiorespiratory Fitness Associated with Higher Psoriasis Risk

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the skin, with wide dermatological manifestations, most commonly involving erythematous, scaly plaques on the extensor surfaces of the joints, whereas psoriatic arthritis is also a common coexisting ...

Sep 1, 2021
Lower Bone Mineral Density Associated with Higher Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Asian Women

Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis are major age-related diseases, predominantly contributing to significant morbidity and mortality in women. Osteoporosis is generally characterised by low bone mineral density and bone structure deterioration. A rece...

Aug 25, 2021
Association between Recreational Substances and Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Despite substantial improvements in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD), the use of recreational substances such as alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs remains one of the key modifiable risk factors. A rece...

Jun 16, 2021
Elevated Risks of Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Events Associated with Higher Refined Grains Intake

The consumption of refined grains and added sugars have increased globally over the past few decades. A recent prospective cohort study revealed that an increased intake of refined grains was associated with the higher risk of mortality and major ca...

Apr 7, 2021
Potential Importance of Healthy Sleep Habit in Lowering the Risk of Heart Failure

Emerging evidences from numerous studies have implicated various sleep problems in the development of heart failure. Recently, a cohort study prospectively investigated the relationship between healthy sleep pattern and the risk of heart failure. In...

Mar 3, 2021
Habitual fish oil supplementation is associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality

Although the benefits of fish oil supplementation are well known, real-life evidence on the effectiveness of fish oil supplements is limited. Recently, a population-based prospective evaluation on the associations of habitual fish oil supplementatio...

May 20, 2020