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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures

Dr. Paddy Barrett

But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? In general, the more calcified or fibrous a plaque is, the less dangerous it is, as it is less likely to rupture and cause a heart attack. All of these components influence the risk of future heart attacks.

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Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

At the bottom are the four pillars of a good lifestyle: exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress. Here are five things everyone should know about sleep and heart disease. Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. Poor Sleep Increases The Rate Of Heart Attacks & Stroke. Not smoking.

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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

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The state recorded a 29% annual rise compared to 2022, underlining the urgency for effective preventive measures. The convenience of processed foods, high intake of saturated fats, and inadequate exercise collectively contribute to an increased risk of heart-related problems.

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Should You Take Ozempic To Lose Weight?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The first-line approach to managing excess weight is properly addressing the lifestyle factors of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress. In my view, proper exercise and nutrition are undoubtedly the best approaches for preventing excess weight and obesity. So What Is The Efficacy Of Diet & Exercise For Weight Loss?

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. So, let’s cover seven things that reduce the risk of a subsequent heart attack. Just because you have heart disease or have had a heart attack does not mean there is a lot that can be done.

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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. BMC Endocr Disord 22 , 297 (2022).

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The Advantages Of A CT Coronary Angiogram

Dr. Paddy Barrett

CT coronary angiography, in addition to a CT CAC, is arguably the best test for estimating whether someone has evidence of coronary artery disease and what that means for their near-term risk of a heart attack. Having no evidence of plaque on both of these tests reflects a very low risk of a heart attack in the next five to ten years.