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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The 14 Factors Include: Hearing Loss High LDL cholesterol Less Education Traumatic Brain Injury Depression Social Isolation Hypertension Obesity Smoking Excess Alcohol Diabetes Physical Inactivity Air Pollution Visual Loss Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission When You Intervene Matters.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

Genes influence various biological processes, including cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and the strength and structure of your heart and blood vessels. Common Heart Diseases with Genetic Links Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): CAD occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked.

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. New obesity medications such as GLP-1 agonists have shown significant reductions in weight in those with a prior heart attack. Secondary prevention.

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Rest, Revive, Repeat: Why Sleep is Critical for Cardiometabolic Health 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

There is a clear relationship between sleep deprivation and the development of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Blood pressure increases : Both daytime and nighttime blood pressure rise with sleep deprivation, particularly in women, heightening cardiovascular risk.

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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The AHA strives to further understand and help heal health problems inflicted by structural racism, a public health crisis that can significantly damage physical and mental health and perpetuate disparities in access to health care, education, income, housing, and several other factors vital to healthy lives.

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Gender Gaps in Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Persist

DAIC

Addressing the gaps that exist in care delivery, evolving medical school training, and early childhood education to reflect biological differences between men and women – are just some actions that can help close the women’s heart health gap.” “We “Take pregnancy, for example. CVD is the leading cause of maternal deaths in the U.S.

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19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress: Honoring the Life and Legacy of CMHC Co-Chair Dr. George L. Bakris

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Bakris’ distinguished career as a leading educator and mentor. Bakris was ahead of his time, what we would call prescient in that, although he was a nephrologist, he saw the link between the kidney, high blood pressure, diabetes, and the overall cardiometabolic condition. Boca Raton, FL, Aug. Chair: Erin D.

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