Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 23, 2024

They get the diseases of ageing about 20 to 25 years later than everyone else. It’s not that they don’t get cardiovascular disease, cancer or dementia; they just get it way later than everyone else. Most adults, healthy centenarians included, will die from one of three things: Cardiovascular Disease.

Chronic Disease 106

Chronic Disease Quality of Life Dementia Cancer 106

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia account for 60% of all deaths in the US. For those in the ‘Ideal’ category, they were 51% less likely to have either dementia or depression. In most developed countries as of today, NCDs account for 89% of all deaths. The leading causes of death are clear.

Cancer 97

Cancer Dementia Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease 97

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But resistance training hasn’t been the focus when it comes to improving cardiovascular health and preventing/reversing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) — that honor goes to aerobic exercise training, for which the cardiovascular benefits are well-established and vast. The answer is yes.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But resistance training hasn’t been the focus when it comes to improving cardiovascular health and preventing/reversing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) — that honor goes to aerobic exercise training, for which the cardiovascular benefits are well-established and vast. The answer is yes.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52