Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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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Wellnest

AUGUST 24, 2023

While it is true that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with age, it can strike people of all ages, including young adults and even children. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, genetics, obesity, and other risk factors can contribute to cardiac disease at any stage of life. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 26, 2024

A future article will discuss how to reverse type 2 diabetes but I want to look at the impact of how getting multiple smaller factors right can make a big difference to future life span. Seven Factors Let’s look at seven separate healthy factors. Yes, there is a genetic predisposition at play. But why wait?

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