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How To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease If You Have Insulin Resistance.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Not smoking Being physically active Good nutrition Achieving target HBA1c levels Normal weight Normal blood pressure Normal total cholesterol Whether or not a person with type 2 diabetes hits any or all of these metrics matters a lot. Yes, there is a genetic predisposition at play. But why wait? For sure. (

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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

Therefore, athletes, especially those with genetic predispositions or cardiovascular symptoms, should monitor their health history, risk factors, and exercise intensity carefully to balance performance and long-term heart health. The study included 289 male athletes with a mean age of 60 years.