DAIC

JUNE 18, 2024

A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 According to their projections, from 2020 to 2050, high blood pressure is expected to rise from 51.2% to 61% of the U.S. population. of the population.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, the moderating effects of age and gender on the relationship of diet quality, smoking status, and exercise to cardiovascular health are unknown. Healthy lifestyle (diet quality, not smoking, and exercise) was also defined using a self-administered questionnaire. 86% female).

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AMS Cardiology

MARCH 31, 2025

Causes and Risk Factors Several factors can increase the likelihood of developing AFib: High Blood Pressure : Elevated blood pressure can strain the heart, contributing to the onset of AFib. Healthy Diet : Consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins supports heart health.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The goal of the DECIDE-Salt trial was to evaluate a salt substitute compared with usual salt among Chinese individuals with normal blood pressure.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? Subscribe now Exercise Several studies have assessed the impact of exercise on plaque size and composition. After the six months, those in the exercise group had significantly less plaque 2.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role.

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MIBHS

JANUARY 31, 2025

Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring Most wearables are equipped with optical heart rate sensors that use light to measure blood flow. By identifying patterns, users can understand how their heart responds to exercise, stress, or relaxation. This allows for continuous tracking of heart rate during various activities and rest periods.

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. Maintaining cardiovascular health reduces the risk of developing various heart diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Below, we examine several prevention strategies: Regular Exercise Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. Exercise helps improve blood circulation, strengthen the heart and manage weight—all of which can help reduce the risk of PAD.

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MIBHS

AUGUST 30, 2024

Chronic stress can lead to: Elevated blood pressure Increased heart rate Inflammation in the body Unhealthy coping behaviors (overeating, smoking, excessive drinking) All these factors can contribute to heart disease, making stress reduction an essential aspect of cardiovascular care.

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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.

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MIBHS

JUNE 28, 2024

Stay Active Regular exercise is one of the best ways to promote cardiac health. Exercise helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, all of which are crucial for maintaining optimal cardiac health.

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MIBHS

AUGUST 15, 2024

It helps: Regulate blood pressure Control blood sugar levels Reduce inflammation Manage our sleep-wake cycle Boost energy in times of stress The problem arises when our stress response becomes chronic, leading to sustained high levels of cortisol in our system.

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Wellnest

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There is growing awareness of the risks of inadequate sleep for heart health, even though it is already well established that variables, including a poor diet, little exercise, and smoking, can affect the heart. High blood pressure and heart disease are related to insomnia. How does sleep impact heart health?

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

High blood pressure – Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Routine blood pressure checks are essential to maintaining a healthy heart as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. It damages blood vessels, decreases oxygen to the heart and raises the risk of heart disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 24, 2025

I am a fan of using low-carb diets for both weight loss and improving metabolic health. Low-carb diets have consistently shown benefits in improving these parameters 1. In the early 1970’s a group of 106 severely obese patients were put on a diet that resulted in an average weight loss of 63 Kg (139 lbs) over about one year 2.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Then, treadmill exercise tolerance test was performed, cardiac geometry, systolic and diastolic function were evaluated by echocardiography and heart and lungs were harvested. HFD/L-NAME mice showed altered exercise capacity (p<0.05 Mean blood pressure was consistently increased in HFD/L-NAME mice (p<0.05

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AMS Cardiology

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Embrace Movement Every Day: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. Fuel Your Body Wisely: Choose a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Befriend Fiber: Fiber helps lower cholesterol and manage blood sugar, both crucial for heart health.

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Open Heart

MARCH 16, 2023

To support self-management, patients were provided with a Fitbit, a home blood pressure (BP) monitor and an interactive workbook. Patients received access to a bespoke web-based platform and were invited to attend weekly, online group-based supervised exercise sessions and educational workshops. kg, p<0.001). p<0.001).

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

They are not crash diets to fit into your swimwear. It is no more a moral failing to take one of these medications if you have obesity than it is to take a blood pressure-lowering medication if you have high blood pressure. So What Is The Efficacy Of Diet & Exercise For Weight Loss? For a while.

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AMS Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2023

How to Lower Cholesterol Through Lifestyle Changes To reduce your risk of heart-related emergencies like a heart attack or stroke try incorporating these diet and exercise tips into your daily routine. Reduce saturated fats and eliminate trans fats from your diet. You should also eliminate all trans fat from your diet.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Depending on their situation, they may switch to a Mediterranean diet with plenty of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats. In addition to dietary changes, someone with heart problems may incorporate exercise into their daily life. You may also want to weigh them on a scale and check their blood pressure.

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

However, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to persistently high levels of these hormones, contributing to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which raise the risk of heart disease. People with anxiety often experience elevated heart rates and increased blood pressure.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 21, 2024

In neurologically stable patients, blood pressure should be treated to goal &lt;140/90 mm Hg with the use of thiazide diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or angiotensin II receptor blockers preferentially.

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Wellnest

JANUARY 16, 2023

Depression and heart disease share many risk factors, such as smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet. These changes can cause inflammation, damaging the blood vessels and increasing the risk of heart disease. Both conditions have common risk factors such as smoking, lack of physical activity and poor diet.

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Open Heart

MARCH 13, 2023

Participants who reported awareness of their increased risk were more likely to have annual blood pressure monitoring (54.6% vs 38.1%, p<0.01), and at least one assessment of blood cholesterol (p<0.01), blood glucose (p=0.03) and renal function (p=0.01).

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AMS Cardiology

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Eat a Heart Healthy Diet – Opt for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Move Your Body – Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. Avoid or limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, salt and added sugar.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Key secondary and exploratory outcomes include improvement in a composite cardiovascular health metric, CR engagement, quality of life, health factors (including low‐density lipoprotein‐cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, weight, diet, smoking cessation, blood pressure), and psychosocial factors.

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Wellnest

JANUARY 23, 2024

Additionally, he highlights that these regions share similar food habits characterized by a high-fat diet and a lack of physical activities. The convenience of processed foods, high intake of saturated fats, and inadequate exercise collectively contribute to an increased risk of heart-related problems.

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Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In his book “ Exercised: why something we never evolved to do is healthy and rewarding ”, evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman coins the term —  exercists  — which he broadly defines as people who espouse the benefits, joys, and importance of regular exercise, sometimes to a fault.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 12, 2024

ICYMI On Wednesday, I published a post about the recent evidence on high-volume exercise and atherosclerosis in athletes. “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” We need a way to weave exercise into daily life. Life gets busy.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Diet: Follow a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

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MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Understanding the effects of alcohol on heart disease, blood pressure, and heart muscle function is essential for making informed decisions about alcohol intake. How Alcohol Affects Heart Function Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk One of the most significant concerns related to alcohol consumption is its effect on blood pressure.

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Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As we age, we have lower levels of nitric oxide (NO), leading to endothelial dysfunction , arterial stiffening, and a rise in blood pressure (hypertension) — three of the primary causes of cardiovascular disease. There are several diets and diet patterns that are known to be “heart healthy.”

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Normal Blood Pressure. Those with excess weight who are eating well, sleeping well and exercising on a regular basis are also likely to reduce their harmful visceral fat. In an ideal scenario, excess weight could be eliminated using appropriate nutrition and exercise. Not smoking. Adequate Sleep. We know this works.

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