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Study shows belly fat may increase risk of second heart attack, particularly for men

“Maintaining a healthy waist circumference is important for preventing future heart attacks and strokes regardless of how many drugs you may be taking or how healthy your blood tests are.”

Low-fat, low-carb diets equally beneficial if healthy foods are included

Though low-fat and low-carb diets have both been shown to have weight loss benefits, their impact on overall health has yet to be examined. In this study, researchers were able to show that “healthier” versions of these diets (i.e. limited refined carbohydrates and added sugars and replacement of saturated fats with unsaturated fats, respectively) have improved nutritional quality and reduce overall mortality risk.

Small, realistic goals and seeking support help people stick to diet resolutions

If improving the way you eat or shedding a little weight is on your agenda, keep your goals realistic, measurable, and specific. Enlisting the support of friends will also give you the encouragement and accountability you need to stay on track.

Coconut oil linked to higher LDL levels

Despite wide-spread belief in the health benefits of coconut oil, clinical evidence for such claims is lacking. A new meta-analysis study published in Circulation shows that, to the contrary, coconut oil is linked to higher cholesterol levels and is not associated with lower rates of inflammation, glycemia, or adiposity.