Calcium Supplements Linked To Increased Risk Of Death From Heart Disease In Men.
Nnci Hellich writing in USA Today reported on a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine that showed ” high intake of calcium from supplements is correlated with an increased risk of death from
heart disease, such as heart attacks, for men, but not for women.” According to the study’s lead author Qian Xiao, of the National Cancer Institute, “Although we observed an increased risk of death from heart disease in men, we cannot say for sure that it was a result of using supplements containing calcium.” Xiao added, “We need more studies to clarify this possible relationship and the underlying mechanisms.”
Comment: Eyebrow lifting a bit. I wonder why? Is this for real?
Moderate To Intense Exercise May Reduce Risk Of Silent Strokes
Janice Lloyd writing in USA Today reported, “Older people who regularly exercise at moderate to intense levels may have a 40% lower risk of developing brain damage linked to ischemic strokes, certain kinds of dementia, and mobility problems,” according to a study published in the journal Neurology. The study found that “the MRIs of people who exercised at higher levels were significantly less likely to evidence of stroke. But, “regular light exercise… did not appear to decrease the risk for stroke.”
Hip Fracture Associated With Increased Risk For Stroke.
Laura Dean writing in Mediwire reported that, according to a study in the journal Stroke, “patients with hip fracture have an increased risk for stroke in the year following injury. “For the study, researchers “calculated the relative risk for stroke among 2,101 hip-fracture patients (mean age 63.9 years) compared with 6303 non-fracture controls matched for age, gender, and year of index healthcare use.” The study authors discovered that “during the follow-up period, the rate of stroke was significantly higher in the hip-fracture patients compared with controls at 4.1% versus 2.7%, respectively, corresponding to a 1.55-fold greater risk for stroke among the patients with fractures.”
