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Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Supplements Improve Heart Health in Elderly Individuals, Study Finds

Carlos Martinez Sagasta (Medium)  Findings suggest a potential link between improved redox status and reduced cardiovascular mortality According to a previous Swedish researchers's study, combining CoQ10 and selenium significantly decreased hospital stays and cut the risk of cardiovascular mortality by 49%. An echocardiography revealed that those taking the CoQ10 and selenium supplement had considerably higher heart function scores than those receiving the placebo. Also, supplementation with selenium and coenzyme Q10 for 42 months protected telomeres in an elderly population with low selenium levels. Those with shorter telomeres at 42 months had a higher risk of cardiovascular death during the six-year follow-up. Less telomere shortening was associated with longer survival. In a recent study published in the Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers have uncovered promising results regarding the use of selenium and coenzyme Q10 supplements in improving heart health among elder...

Physical Activity Benefits: Daily Exercise for Over 40s, Boosting Mental Health, and Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risks

  Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital USNews.com "Studies show that physical activity can improve immune function, lung and heart health, insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation," Watts said. 5 Exercises That'll Help You Boost Your Mental Health - CNET CNET You don't have to leave your house to boost your mental wellness with physical activity. Benefits of exercise on your mental health: Improved body ... The connection between menopause and cardiovascular disease risks American Heart Association But not enough people meet federal guidelines for physical activity, which are at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, ... Associations of timing of physical activity with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a ... - Nature Nature However, little is known about the optimal timing of physical activity to maximize health benefits. We perform a cohort study of 92139 UK Biobank ...