MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Studies show that repeated binge drinking can contribute to spikes in blood pressure, increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. Heart Muscle Damage and Heart Failure The impact of drinking alcohol on the heart muscle is another critical area of concern.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix. Additionally, patients with ICMs were estimated to experience a gain of 0.17 of $150,000 per QALY.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If untreated, AFib can lead to or exacerbate heart failure, and it significantly increases a person’s risk of stroke. Catheter ablation was given the highest Class 1 treatment recommendation for appropriately selected patients, including those with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

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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. It’s never too late to start — but the earlier you start the better.

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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. It’s never too late to start — but the earlier you start the better.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. 9 Adults who sleep <6 hours each night have a 15% greater risk for CVD and 23% increased risk for coronary heart disease compared to those sleeping 7 hours or more.

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