Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

Dozens if not hundreds of (albeit observational) studies have linked a short sleep duration to a number of health conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A new study used wearable sleep data to show that several chronic diseases are associated with how we sleep. hours per night.

Chronic Disease 64

Chronic Disease Physiology Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation 64

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Despite the rise in obesity rates, the growing recognition of it as a global problem and the astronomical sums of money we spend on addressing it, the tide continues to rise. That is until now.

Obesity 81

Obesity Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Disease 81

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

Similar patterns have been observed for cardiovascular disease and also cancer. Less major diseases earlier in life. Therefore, even if living longer is not a priority, delaying the onset of a major chronic disease should be. More steps are linked to: Less obesity. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Quality of Life 125

Quality of Life Blood Pressure Exercise Chronic Disease 125

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. This troubling trend has cemented the 100-year reign of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as the #1 killer in America.

Risk Factors 105

Risk Factors Health Disparities Education CME 105

Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Let’s admit that we face an energy abundance today — in most industrial societies, the problem is caloric surplus and overweight/obesity rather than malnutrition or food scarcity. We are well aware of the risk of overweight and obesity caused by a caloric surplus and a lack of physical activity.

Exercise 114

Exercise Physiology Blood Pressure Obesity 114

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide , claiming 18 million lives annually. 42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Moreover, cardiovascular disease in women continues to be underrepresented and undertreated.

CME 103

CME Obesity Heart Failure Biomarkers 103