DAIC

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This clearance comes in advance of disease-modifying therapies on the horizon expected to help clinicians use this biomarker to guide patients to improved cardiovascular health, saidBrad Moore, president and CEO at Roche Diagnostics North America. The development of the Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2

Cardiovascular Disease 52

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Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 9, 2024

The debate over whether carbohydrates or sugar are the true culprits behind modern health issues has long stirred controversy among nutrition experts, diet enthusiasts, and the general public alike. This has led to widespread recommendations to drastically reduce "free sugars" in the diet.

Physiology 69

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Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 12, 2024

In a new study on 144 older men, having a higher cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max) and muscle strength, lower levels of body fat, eating a diet higher in carbohydrates and antioxidants, and having a morning chronotype were associated with a slower rate of DNA-based biological aging. A recent study provides us with some novel insight.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 8, 2024

A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that motivational interviewing effectively promoted behavior change across various health domains, including diet and exercise. Key contributions: Advanced cardiac imaging (e.g.,

Education 59

Education Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Kidney Disease 59

Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

4 Many environmental and lifestyle factors can throw our circadian system out of whack, which is why being prudent about sleep, diet, and exercise are crucial. 7 8 [link] Short sleep duration may also affect biomarkers related to vascular function.

Blood Pressure 52

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This has raised concerns that long-term, high-volume exercise might be detrimental to heart health. Notably, athletes engaging in very vigorous-intensity exercise are more likely to develop calcified plaques. Training load : Weekly exercise volume, measured as MET-hours/week, showed a positive trend.

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