Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Due to its mild estrogenic properties, genistein has been studied for its role in supporting menopausal comfort and bone health in women. Bone Health Maintaining proper bone health is a major concern for postmenopausal women. Mild Hot Flashes Genistein may promote estrogen homeostasis and help diminish mild hot flashes.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 22, 2024

Electrolytes are a group of minerals that carry an electric charge and can generate and conduct action potential in the nerves and muscles, which is key for maintaining optimal heart health. Magnesium's involvement in muscle relaxation, nerve conduction, and cardiovascular function suggests its potential to support healthy blood pressure.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Health and Nutritional Benefits of Ginger Ginger has some special as well as powerful properties that can supply countless health and wellness advantages. So, let's check the specific health benefits of ginger. Let’s look at some specific health benefits of Ginger… and FYI, these are all anecdotal, we are not nutritionists!

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Designs for Health

AUGUST 22, 2023

The production of hormones in the body often requires critical cofactors or other molecules to help support cellular energy and mitochondrial health. Recent studies have explored the potential supportive role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in endocrine health. It has been shown to help protect mitochondrial membranes from oxidative damage.

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Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A nurse at Stanford Children’s makes a lasting impact in the Latinx community, caring for children with serious heart conditions both within the hospital and abroad. The road to becoming a staff nurse in the intensive care unit at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health wasn’t easy for Monica Patino, BSN, BA, RN, CCRN.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Youth who vape may experience health problems such as wheezing, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dizziness. Vaping and Youth Athletes: An Emerging Issue Some young athletes who vaped nicotine, like those highlighted in the real stories above, found that it harmed their health and performance. Defend against youth vaping.

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Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Obesity is a risk factor for numerous chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease , type 2 diabetes mellitus , cancer , osteoarthritis , and liver and kidney diseases. In summary, these four botanicals offer promising benefits to support overall metabolic health. Children are not far behind, as 55.6%

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Designs for Health

JUNE 2, 2023

The thyroid gland plays a critical role in metabolic rate, growth and development, and the function of many body systems, such as cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal. Vitamin D may also support immune health; low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increased risk of certain autoimmune thyroid conditions.

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Designs for Health

AUGUST 18, 2023

Research suggests that selenium, a trace mineral , may help support thyroid hormone balance, blood sugar metabolism, cardiovascular health, and antioxidative status. Decreased plasma levels of selenium have been associated with certain cardiometabolic conditions and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Ambrose, ND, MAT

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Designs for Health

JULY 21, 2022

Delta-tocotrienol is a form of vitamin E that has been shown in research to possess unique properties that support antioxidative status , blood sugar and lipid metabolism, cardiovascular health, and a healthy inflammatory response. This condition has been associated with oxidative stress and an inflammatory response. .

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Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Los Gatos family has nothing but gratitude for daughter’s heart care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health On the day Julian Baring heard the news that his 8-year-old daughter, Elodie, had a rare and serious heart condition, he was an ocean away for work. His life came to a screeching stop. A week later, she was back at school.

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The Sporting

JULY 25, 2023

The Big Benefits of Saunas For Your Health and Wellness There’s nothing quite like sweating out your toxins in a sauna… From helping you relax to boosting your skin health, read about 10 incredible sauna benefits and how it can improve your health. Your cardiovascular system takes a hit when you’re stressed.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Achieving and maintaining a healthy body composition is important for overall health.

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Designs for Health

JUNE 30, 2023

Changes in lipid metabolism can be due to age, lifestyle factors, or other systemic conditions and may increase the risk of certain cardiovascular disorders. Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia Risso ) is a flavonoid-rich citrus plant that has been researched for its support of antioxidative status and cardiovascular health.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Ayes wanted expert advice so they began researching their son’s heart condition in earnest. To obtain detailed information on Orion’s condition, the cardiac imaging team conducted non-invasive MRI scans that provided a three-dimensional image of his moving heart as well as the blood flowing through it. And so do our patients.

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Designs for Health

AUGUST 17, 2022

The positive impact of CoQ10 on mitochondrial health has been researched in patients with diabetic retinopathy , fibromyalgia , heart failure , cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. . By Danielle Moyer, MS, CNS, LDN.

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Designs for Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Maintaining a balance between mitochondrial biogenesis and mitophagy (the removal of mitochondria through autophagy) is of significant clinical relevance for human health. Similar to resveratrol, curcumin has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties and may also support liver, heart, and immune health.

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PE with Palos

JANUARY 28, 2021

February is American Heart Month, and with the rise of COVID-19, maintaining cardiac health has become increasingly important for people of all ages. While COVID-19 was originally thought to only impact the respiratory system, research has shown that it can also be detrimental to the cardiovascular system, even in young and healthy people.

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Stanford Childrens

MAY 13, 2024

She was diagnosed with pneumonia, which her mom now suspects was pulmonary hypertension —high blood pressure in the lungs—a condition that can accompany heart failure. Little did the family know that Zoraya was beginning a 70-day stay in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Stanford Children’s.

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Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Nitric oxide is a messenger molecule that plays a role in nearly every organ system in the body , regulating hormone secretion , nutrient metabolism , cardiac contractility , immune function , and cognitive health. Thus, continuous and sustained NO generation is essential for the cardiovascular system and healthy blood pressure.

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Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Healthy estrogen homeostasis plays a vital role in overall health , where disturbances of this hormone can be associated with conditions relating to bone health, cardiovascular health, and the female reproductive tract.

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

No one was panicking; they were just quietly doing their jobs,” says Michael Ma, MD , pediatric heart surgeon with the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. “I A crucial condition that the multidisciplinary team watched for was cardiogenic hydrops—a buildup of fluid in the heart.

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A Positive Approach To Teen Health

MARCH 28, 2023

However, too much stress, and spending too much time in a state of stress response, can negatively affect your health. When the body is in constant fight or flight mode, it opens the door to many health problems down the road as the immune system can be compromised. Depression can affect physical health.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 22, 2022

Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. kg/m2, obesity is the leading cause of poor health and early death (CDC). Defined as a BMI of over 30.0 High BMI is a major risk marker for diseases pertaining to diet and physical movement.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 30, 2024

Nitric oxide regulates hormone secretion , nutrient metabolism , cardiac contractility, smooth muscle relaxation , immune function , and cognitive health , and supports a healthy microbial balance. Despite its vital functions for overall health, NO status naturally declines with age or in cases of certain metabolic conditions.

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Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With some heart conditions, your child’s cardiologist may recommend avoiding heavy weightlifting or contact sports, so always check with your cardiologist before starting your child in a new sport or exercise program. Q: In what new ways is Stanford Medicine Children’s Health helping kids with heart disease to live a more active life?

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Designs for Health

APRIL 6, 2023

However, ATP production may become depleted during heightened energy demands, such as high-intensity exercises , or with certain conditions, such as cardiovascular disease. Proper ATP status is crucial in supporting heart health and athletic performance. Ingwall and Weiss proposed that a “ failing heart is energy starved.”

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Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Unfortunately, the activity and function of this pathway can decline with age or in cases of certain metabolic conditions. Conclusion and clinical insights Evidence suggests that promoting oral health and a healthy oral microbiome can help support more than just dentistry.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

Removing these toxic heavy metals from the body can support overall health as the metals have been shown to interfere with normal protein function and enzyme activity , potentially impacting the health of the nervous, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, immunological, and cardiovascular systems.

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Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

While most people are familiar with vitamin C’s role in promoting immune health , its lesser-known role is promoting cardiovascular health through its interactions with nitric oxide (NO) and the blood vessel lining, or endothelium. Thus, vitamin C further helps promote NO production and bioavailability.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 9, 2024

Maintaining optimal total body water content is crucial for overall health and athletic performance. In this state, the body operates most efficiently , positively impacting cardiovascular health, thermoregulation, athletic performance, metabolism, mood, and exercise recovery.

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Designs for Health

AUGUST 24, 2023

Human and animal models reveal that taurine supports metabolic, mitochondrial, and cellular health. A recent research article in Science highlights that serum taurine concentration declines with age in humans and may be associated with age-related conditions. However, more research is necessary to draw definitive conclusions.

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Designs for Health

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Age-related changes to eye health have been associated in research with antioxidative status. A recently published review article by Choo and colleagues explored the potential relationship between eye health and certain micronutrients known to support antioxidative status. . By Colleen Ambrose, ND, MAT.

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Stanford Childrens

JUNE 1, 2023

After Alex was stabilized, he was transferred to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. I could definitely tell the staff was very experienced in Alex’s condition, and we felt well taken care of,” she says. She was relieved that the nursing staff was so calm and reassuring. “I

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 10, 2023

NAC helps support normal detoxification pathways , liver health, lung function, and a normal inflammatory response. NAC may also help support cardiovascular function and brain health in the presence of certain neuropsychiatric conditions. More studies are needed before clinical conclusions can be made.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 31, 2023

That’s how many times Josh Cole’s donor heart was passed over by other centers before Stanford Medicine Children’s Health accepted it for transplant. Josh, a 24-year-old from Discovery Bay, California, has Danon disease—a very rare genetic condition that weakens muscles in the body, along with the heart.

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Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We were advised to terminate the pregnancy, but I did my research and I learned about Frank Hanley, MD , at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. I knew he pioneered a surgery for this condition,” Kelli says. Learn more about our extraordinary care and outcomes for patients with severe pulmonary artery conditions >

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