Research

Kelly, Bijan

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Knowledge is power. The more knowledge we have, the more we are able to protect ourselves from cardiovascular disease. More research needs to be done on topics that can help lower cardiovascular disease. There are many other options that are good to be aware of, or problems that have simple fixes, that not much is known about.

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Genetically engineering fruits and vegetables by adding dopamine into them: ===== Fruits contain essential vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants. High dietary fiber decreases risk of coronary artery disease. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure. People should eat more of these foods to lower their cardiovascular disease risk. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that signals the brain of pleasure. Higher dopamine levels make people happier. So, lacing dopamine into fruits and vegetables will make people who consume them happier and feel better, and will crave and want more of those healthy foods. These people would wealth become more healthy and feel much better.

Identifying mutations in the MEF2A gene: Properly formed MEF2A genes lead to a healthy heart and a decreased risk of coronary artery disease. This gene is involved in the activation of stress- induced genes. Also, it help correct development of the heart. Genetic testing can look at the MEF2A genes and identify mutations. If there are mutations, risks of cardiovascular disease is higher, and stress levels, can be higher than normal. Being aware of these risks can let people know of lifestyle changes they may need to make in order to help keep their risk as low as possible.

Better Leptin and Ghrelin levels: These hormones control hunger and fullness feelings. Ghrelin stimulates appetite, and Leptin sends a signal to the brain when you are full. People who have not gotten full night's sleep have lower Leptin levels and higher Ghrelin levels. So the person feels hungry more often and less satisfied after eating. Getting less sleep makes people more hungry and gain weight. Getting a full sleep, around eight hours, keeps the hormone levels in balance and leads to a better appetite and healther weight. Manipulating these levels will make people less hungry and feel more full, so even though they may be addicted to better foods, they will not over eat them because they will feel fuller. However, when they do eat, they will want to eat healthier.


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