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The Data For Weight Loss Medications Just Keeps Pouring In.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Type 2 Diabetes When it comes to the increasing the risk of major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, many cancers and dementia, type 2 diabetes plays a huge role. As a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and many of the major chronic diseases that result in an early death, avoiding type 2 diabetes is key.

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Why Walking Might Save Your Life.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Healthspan A common refrain I hear is, “ I have no interest in living longer if I do not have a good quality of life ” However, one of the single biggest factors impacting your quality of life will be whether or not you have a major chronic disease. Higher step counts are a reliable way of hitting this goal. Am J Hum Biol.

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

Dr. Paddy Barrett

While pretty much everyone will develop coronary artery disease at some point in their lives if they live long enough, developing diabetes can pull forward the onset of coronary artery disease by over ten years 2. If delaying the onset of major chronic disease is your goal. You can still reduce risk.

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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

He emphasized the evolving landscape of biomarker utility in enhancing the accuracy of HF prediction and the need for targeted interventions based on these biomarkers. He emphasized the evolving landscape of biomarker utility in enhancing the accuracy of HF prediction and the need for targeted interventions based on these biomarkers.

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