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Heart Health Made Simple—No Specialist Required.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

When it comes to a proper ‘explanation’ of cardiovascular disease or a ‘plan’ to address it, you will have to learn or address a lot of this on your own. Some doctors are less interested in cardiovascular disease; their particular interest may be in another area, e.g., migraines or gastrointestinal health.

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

These pharmaceutical interventions have emerged as a viable option for individuals who have been struggling with weight management and offer an additional tool alongside other lifestyle modifications such as exercise. These weight loss drugs, however, are not meant to be a standalone solution.

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Abstract 4147807: Peak Oxygen Uptake Changes as a Function of Lean Mass After Cardiac Rehabilitation

Circulation

Introduction:Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), standardized to total body mass (ml/kg/min) is a predictor of morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular disease patients. years, BMI of 30.3±5.7, years, BMI of 30.3±5.7, Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147807-A4147807, November 12, 2024. mL/min, relative of 22.1±6.2

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How To Reverse Diabetes.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The DPP is a year-long program involving multiple group coaching sessions that focuses primarily on improving: Nutrition Exercise Stress Management. However, for those who used both nutrition AND exercise as their strategy, the risk of death from any cause fell by 28% 5. All of these patients had a BMI >27. ” Diabetes.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

There are significant data that show that if you have obesity, you have a high risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. [1] These individuals tend to have a better prognosis when compared to both individuals with normal weight (BMI of 18.5

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.