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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1998
Page
6
Dallas report finds atrial fibrillation raises death risk independently, with women about 90 percent and men about 50 percent higher mortality. Framingham data show 325 women and 296 men developed AF over 40 years, with markedly higher death rates vs those without AF. Blood thinners reduce stroke risk.
Health column urges cutting saturated fats from meals and offers practical tips for trimming fat. Advice includes choosing leaner beef grades, removing visible fat before cooking, and broiling over pan frying to reduce fat intake.
Health guidance lists ways to reduce fat intake through cooking methods such as draining fat, avoiding drippings, refrigerating stews and sauces to skim fat, broiling instead of frying, and substituting poultry and fish for red meat. It cites American Heart Association resources and provides contact details for George R. Nichols of the Lower Savannah Health District.
A five year JAMA study led by Dr John R Downs at Wilford Hall Medical Center finds lovastatin lowered heart risk by 37 percent in healthy men and women with average total cholesterol 221. Among 6604 participants, women saw 46 percent risk reduction and men 37 percent. Costs and lifelong use noted.
The article outlines practical steps to counter memory loss with age. It notes the brain’s natural decline but offers actions such as staying mentally active, reading, solving puzzles, and exploring new activities. Medical checks, vision and hearing care, quitting smoking, blood pressure control, and regular exercise are advised. It also covers limits of ginkgo biloba and potential estrogen benefits, plus tips like writing notes and trying new experiences.
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