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Interaction of genetic risk and lifestyle on the incidence of atrial fibrillation

Heart BMJ

Background The relationship between combined genetic predisposition and lifestyle and the risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. Therefore, we aimed to assess a possible interaction between lifestyle and genetics on AF risk. Results 3094 AF cases occurred during a median follow-up of 12.9

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Debunking Myths About Cardiac Health and Heart Diseases

Wellnest

While it is true that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with age, it can strike people of all ages, including young adults and even children. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, genetics, obesity, and other risk factors can contribute to cardiac disease at any stage of life. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.

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How To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease If You Have Insulin Resistance.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

They are dying less often from the two leading causes of death: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. For each factor achieved, the risk of dying from either of these two conditions drops significantly. We know that getting most of these same factors in line early in life can mean avoiding type 2 diabetes entirely 4.