Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

Similar patterns have been observed for cardiovascular disease and also cancer. Less major diseases earlier in life. Therefore, even if living longer is not a priority, delaying the onset of a major chronic disease should be. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease. Less high blood pressure.

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Quality of Life Blood Pressure Exercise Chronic Disease 117

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia account for 60% of all deaths in the US. Let’s start with Cancer. Compared to those who had ‘Low’ lifestyle scores, those with ‘Ideal’ scores were 27% less likely to be diagnosed with cancer in the next ten years. These are NCD’s.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Diabetes Genetic predisposition 93

Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

While an energy deficit can negatively impact hormone and reproductive function, a surplus of energy can cause an overabundance of growth-promoting hormones which predispose to certain types of diseases and cancers. Physically active individuals have lower blood pressure and higher levels of antioxidants compared to sedentary people.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

Insulin resistance is a core risk factor for the three leading causes of death: Cardiovascular Disease Cancer Dementia. Subscribe now Take cardiovascular disease, for example. Elevated blood pressure > 130mmHg (Systolic) Abnormal fasting glucose High Triglycerides - > 1.7 mmol/l (39 mg/dl), Females < 1.3

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Blood Pressure Risk Factors Diabetes Cholesterol 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Share Why you die earlier is likely down to the earlier onset of the two major diseases that are the leading causes of death worldwide: Cardiovascular Disease Cancer. A diagnosis of diabetes in your 30s is associated with about a FOUR TIMES higher risk of both cardiovascular and cancer mortality. Impressive findings.

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