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Debunking Myths About Cardiac Health and Heart Diseases

Wellnest

By adopting a heart-healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, we can mitigate genetic predispositions' impact and reduce our overall risk of cardiovascular disease. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.

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Abstract 8: Polygenic Resistance to Blood Pressure Treatment and Stroke Risk

Stroke Journal

Background:Common genetic variation explains up to 40% of blood pressure variation. Despite this compelling physiological impact, the role of common genetic variation in blood pressure treatment and their sequelae remains understudied. 1.18) and 30% (OR 1.30, 95%CI 1.24-1.36) for both analyses).Conclusions:Among

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How To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease If You Have Insulin Resistance.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Not smoking Being physically active Good nutrition Achieving target HBA1c levels Normal weight Normal blood pressure Normal total cholesterol Whether or not a person with type 2 diabetes hits any or all of these metrics matters a lot. Yes, there is a genetic predisposition at play. But why wait? For sure. (