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What To Eat To Lose Weight & Maintain Muscle

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Share For a 45-year-old male, 180cm tall, 95 kg in weight, exercising 4 to 5 times per week (Because you should be!). Be satiating Low in sugar In a Carbohydrate/Fat Balance that suits your preference and doesn’t drive your LDL cholesterol through the roof. This is done using one of many online calorie calculators online.

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One Of The Biggest Impact Things You Can Do To Live Longer.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

When you compare those in the highest fitness levels to those in the lowest fitness levels, the impact on early death, death from heart disease and cancer deaths is incredible 1. Cancer deaths: 43% reduction in risk. Cancer deaths: 7% reduction in risk. Why Does Exercise Make Such A Difference? Increases muscle mass.

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. So, if living longer, at a higher quality of life with preserved cognitive capacity is a priority, then exercise has to be on your list. High LDL Cholesterol. But can dementia be prevented? The answer is yes.

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Revolutionary Results: How Modern Weight Loss Medications are Changing the Game

Dr. Paddy Barrett

There is even emerging evidence that the use of such therapies may even reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 50% 6. This is no different to how we manage high LDL cholesterol or high blood pressure. Aerobic or Resistance Exercise, or Both, in Dieting Obese Older Adults. Will These Therapies Always Be Injectables?

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Debunking Myths About Cardiac Health and Heart Diseases

Wellnest

By adopting a heart-healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, we can mitigate genetic predispositions' impact and reduce our overall risk of cardiovascular disease. It affects more women than all types of cancer combined.

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10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Heart Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

What is a normal cholesterol? What type of exercise should I do? It usually takes many years of being exposed to an uncontrolled risk factor such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol or diabetes. Lp(a) is a genetic cholesterol particle disorder that is present in 10 to 20% of the population. No symptoms.

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Women and Heart Health: Unique Considerations and Risks

MIBHS

It’s the leading cause of death for women, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart-related issues. Regular Exercise : Physical activity is a powerful tool for maintaining heart health.