Wellnest

JANUARY 23, 2024

In 2023, Gujarat grappled with a cardiac crisis, as reported by the Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) 108, with a staggering 72,573 cases. 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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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

At the bottom are the four pillars of a good lifestyle: exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress. Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. 2023 Jul;4(7):e345-e353. 2023 May;31(5):1204-1215. 2023 May 23;100(21):e2191-e2203.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

It is no more a moral failing to take one of these medications if you have obesity than it is to take a blood pressure-lowering medication if you have high blood pressure. The first-line approach to managing excess weight is properly addressing the lifestyle factors of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 3, 2024

It increases the likelihood of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. These pharmaceutical interventions have emerged as a viable option for individuals who have been struggling with weight management and offer an additional tool alongside other lifestyle modifications such as exercise.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

“What should my blood pressure be?” The problem is that high blood pressure is not some obscure risk that only impacts a small percentage of the population. The problem is that high blood pressure is not some obscure risk that only impacts a small percentage of the population.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:17 December 8, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

He first noticed it while exercising. Over the next three days, he continued to have intermittent symptoms and therefore re-presented to the emergency room. He described the symptom as chest burning with occasional radiation into his throat and jaw. The day of presentation, the pain woke him from sleep, which is why he decided to come in.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 24, 2025

Weight loss was achieved through lifestyle modifications in nutrition, exercise, and psychology. Systolic Blood Pressure: 35 mmHg reduction. Fasting Blood Glucose: 19.5% They exercised daily. 2023 Aug 10;389(6):514-526. The weight loss did not occur rapidly. 2005;293(1):43–53. N Engl J Med.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 12, 2024

ICYMI On Wednesday, I published a post about the recent evidence on high-volume exercise and atherosclerosis in athletes. “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” We need a way to weave exercise into daily life. Life gets busy.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. Regular exercise and hitting LDL-C targets of <1.4 Exercise Exercise is one of the best tools we have for living longer.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

So, if living longer, at a higher quality of life with preserved cognitive capacity is a priority, then exercise has to be on your list. High Blood Pressure. It has been long established that high pressure is closely linked to higher rates of dementia. Having diabetes increases the risk of any type of dementia by 73% 7.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Share In addition to reductions in weight, multiple risk parameters, including blood pressure, waist circumference and lipids, also improve. This is no different to how we manage high LDL cholesterol or high blood pressure. 2023 Aug 10;389(6):514-526. 2023 Nov 11. Published online December 07, 2023.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

But for many people regular exercise at even moderate intensities will not be on the cards. Less high blood pressure. Maybe you are one of the fortunate ones who loves to exercise at a high level and has managed to land in the top 2.5% Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(10):p 1819-1825, October 2010.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 24, 2024

The DPP is a year-long program involving multiple group coaching sessions that focuses primarily on improving: Nutrition Exercise Stress Management. However, for those who used both nutrition AND exercise as their strategy, the risk of death from any cause fell by 28% 5. 2023 Oct;11(10):731-742. 2023 Mar 1;6(3):e234989.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 30, 2024

Did minimal exercise. Had blood pressures a little on the high side. Risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, and inactivity are important because the longer you are exposed to them, the higher the odds you will develop coronary artery disease sooner in life. “Am I going to be ok? N Engl J Med.

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Heart 2023 Conference

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Don't let this discourage you if you're new to exercising!! 3) Examine Your Blood Pressure Checking your blood pressure regularly, whether from your physician or indeed the cuff at the drugstore, can keep hypertension from sneaking up on you. For some people, diet changes and some exercise are completely enough.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

If you take someone who has multiple risk factors for heart disease, including diabetes, smoking, abnormal cholesterol and high blood pressure, they have a 42 times higher risk of a heart attack compared to someone who does not have any of these factors. 4 Exercise Counteracts the Cardiotoxicity of Psychosocial Stress.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

What levels of exercise intensity or duration are beneficial? Compared to the 2008 guidelines, where only exercises or activities that last at least 10 minutes could count towards the 150 minute/week goal, in the 2018 guidelines, any kind of moderate to vigorous physical activity can count toward the weekly goal, regardless of duration.

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AMS Cardiology

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As we quickly approach the start of 2023, it’s a great time to reevaluate and refocus our minds on taking good care of ourselves, particularly our heart health. A great way to stick to your fitness goals in the new year is to commit to exercising in increments. Balance your diet with physical activity to maintain a healthy weight.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The role of exercise in preventing diabetes is critical and arguably one of the biggest levers that can be pulled. But exercise is not the only factor at play. 2023 Oct;11(10):731-742. 2023 Oct, 82 (16) 1583–1594. 2023 Jul 6:S0939-4753(23)00273-9. Remember, this is a game of odds. Impressive findings.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Creatine for improving exercise performance and muscle mass. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined a range of commonly used supplements and whether they improved cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke. 2023 Oct 24;10:1272837. Folic acid.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Blood Pressure Secrets Masterclass. Blood Pressure Secrets Masterclass. Most people are confused by high blood pressure and what to do about it. If you have high blood pressure and want to know what to do, then this webinar is for you. 2023 Sep 29;7(11):102011. Age and strength loss.

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