Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Normal Cholesterol Levels. A study of almost 10,000 adults with obesity (BMI >30) who were evaluated for all LE8 factors and followed for over 7 years can give us some insight 1. Just the same as you would expect with a blood pressure-lowering or cholesterol-lowering medication. Not smoking. Adequate Sleep.

Heart Disease 98

Heart Disease Obesity Blood Pressure Cholesterol 98

Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 12, 2024

In a new study on 144 older men, having a higher cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max) and muscle strength, lower levels of body fat, eating a diet higher in carbohydrates and antioxidants, and having a morning chronotype were associated with a slower rate of DNA-based biological aging.

Physiology 124

Physiology BMI Exercise Diet 124

Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

High-protein diets are often advocated for building muscle, losing weight, and optimizing body composition. Eating this amount of protein means your diet will comprise about 11% of calories from protein, leaving fat and carbs to fill the gaps. In simpler terms: In mice, a high-protein (and hence high-amino-acid) diet activates mTORC1.

Physiology 111

Physiology Atherosclerosis Diet Cardiovascular Disease 111

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even in diabetics of normal weight (BMI<27), weight loss can reverse diabetes 2. Be satiating Low in sugar In a Carbohydrate/Fat Balance that suits your preference and doesn’t drive your LDL cholesterol through the roof. That’s not to say that using a low-carb diet is not effective. Maintain, gain or lose weight?

Diet 104

Diet Diabetes Exercise Kidney Disease 104

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Eat a Balanced Diet A heart healthy diet is the foundation of cardiovascular health. Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, as they can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. Calculate your body mass index (BMI) to determine whether you are within a healthy weight range for your height.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Heart Disease Diet Risk Factors 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

Falling into the class of obesity with a BMI of greater than 30 makes this more likely, but so also does having excess visceral fat deposition with significant metabolic consequences at a BMI less than 30. The distinction here is the metabolic consequences of excess fat causing a health risk rather than focusing on the BMI cutoff.

Obesity 52

Obesity Blood Pressure Diet Exercise 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Specifically: - HDL cholesterol increases by 2–12 mg/dL - Total cholesterol decreases by 8 mg/dL - Triglycerides decrease by 7–13 mg/dL - LDL cholesterol may decrease by 10–13 mg/dL in adults at high cardiometabolic risk Weight and body composition Here’s where resistance exercise shines.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52