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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. This blog explores how genetics influence heart health and whether mitigating these inherited risks is possible.

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

MIBHS

Heavy and repeated binge drinking can lead to alcoholic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle weakens and struggles to pump blood efficiently. Other lifestyle factors, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management, also play significant roles in maintaining heart health.

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Reduced Ejection Fraction in Elite Endurance Athletes: Clinical and Genetic Overlap With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Circulation

BACKGROUND:Exercise-induced cardiac remodeling can be profound, resulting in clinical overlap with dilated cardiomyopathy, yet the significance of reduced ejection fraction (EF) in athletes is unclear.