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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

While CAC is typically associated with traditional risk factors such as age, hypertension, and smoking, paradoxically elevated CAC scores have been observed in male endurance athletes despite their otherwise healthy profiles. Traditional Risk Factors Age was one of the strongest predictors.

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

DAIC

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 It is not surprising that an enormous increase in cardiovascular risk factors and diseases will produce a substantial economic burden."

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Live well, think well: Research shows healthy habits tied to brain health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a new study.

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The Ultimate Cardiovascular Health Guide

Physiologically Speaking

Age is the leading risk factor for developing CVD, but physical inactivity, air pollution, and poor dietary habits are also major contributors. But the fact that CVD is caused by factors within our control suggests that its prevention is also. There are several diets and diet patterns that are known to be “heart healthy.”

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Beating the Odds: Inside the Tribe with a Near-Zero Rate of Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The real question is what the Tsimane tribe's risk factor profile looks like. Because if we can understand that, we can attempt to emulate it and also considerably delay the onset of cardiovascular disease and our risk of an early death as a consequence of it. The average Non-HDL cholesterol for western populations is 3.6

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10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Heart Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

What should my blood pressure be? What kind of diet should I eat? It usually takes many years of being exposed to an uncontrolled risk factor such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol or diabetes. Even if they have controlled all of their known risk factors. Manage Risk Factors.

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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Limit Alcohol Intake: Alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Manage Stress: The holidays can be stressful.