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New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight Using Mobile Technology

DAIC

The app also recorded other significant heart health risk factors, such as cholesterol, weight, and physical activity via integration with external sources including electronic medical records and fitness trackers. Among participants with baseline body mass index (BMI) above 30 kg/m2, 70.4%

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Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac

Cardiology Update

The 2023 Almanac results derived from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and spanning 1990 to 2022, were recently published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology. The post Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac appeared first on Cardiology Update. Original article: Mensah GA et al.

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Study in JAHA Links Hello Heart Usage to Significant Reductions in Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight

DAIC

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , JAHA, found that Hello Heart’s digital heart health program was associated with reductions in blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and weight. statins). . - of their body weight.

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Abstract 133: Associations of Genetically Predicted Iron Status and Ischemic Stroke Subtypes: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Stroke Journal

It is currently unknown if these associations are confounded by pleiotropic effects of the instrumental variables (IV) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and body mass index (BMI). 0.96]), or BMI (TSAT: 1.18 [1.04-1.34];

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Physiology Friday #199: High-Intensity Interval Training Reduces Coronary Artery Plaque

Physiologically Speaking

Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown. Exercise is a wonder drug for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and reversal.

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Decoding Longevity. How To Not Die. Young

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia account for 60% of all deaths in the US. And less diabetes means less of a driver of the three main leading causes of death - cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. In most developed countries as of today, NCDs account for 89% of all deaths. These are NCD’s.

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Exploring Obesity and the Latest Advances in Weight Loss Drugs during Healthy Weight Week

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Tirzepatide In November of 2023, the FDA approved tirzepatide (Zepbound) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.

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