Ashley Lyles

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Espresso coffee linked to increased total cholesterol

Author:: Ashley Lyles

Publish date: May 12, 2022

Drinking espresso coffee is linked to higher total cholesterol levels, particularly in men, new observational data show.

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Takotsubo syndrome also linked to happy life events

Author:: Ashley Lyles

Publish date: May 5, 2022

Previous studies have shown that Takotsubo syndrome can be related to negative emotional triggers, physical triggers such as heavy physical ac...

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Bariatric surgery cuts cardiovascular events, even in seniors

Author:: Ashley Lyles

Publish date: April 19, 2022

In persons with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure, s...

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Cannabis exposure in pregnancy linked with childhood obesity

Author:: Ashley Lyles

Publish date: March 31, 2022

“This finding may suggest that fetal exposure to cannabis contributes to higher fasting glucose levels via a direct effect on the pancreatic beta-c...

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Boosting daily exercise after age 70 tied to lower CVD risk

Author:: Ashley Lyles

Publish date: March 7, 2022

Exercise ‘trajectories’ after age 65 reveal that those who remain active over time have a lower risk for CVD and death.

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AHA statement reviews marijuana’s effects on brain health

Author:: Ashley Lyles

Publish date: February 16, 2022

“Social media tends to overemphasize the beneficial effects of marijuana. However, its ultimate effect on brain health is still to be established.”...