Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Older adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome may have decreased elimination of the xylitol metabolite xylose, which may explain the higher observed risk of thrombosis and stroke in older adults who consume foods with sugar alcohols. The mean BMI was 35.2 kg/m2, HbA1c was 5.9% 0.4,

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Thrombosis Obesity Stroke Strokes 40

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). Medical and Surgical Treatment in a Heart Attack An MI occurs when a blood clot entirely obstructs a blood artery in the heart.

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Heart Attack Heart attacks Blood Pressure Myocardial Infarction 52