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Physiology Friday #228: Identifying Sleep Patterns that Influence Chronic Disease Risk

Physiologically Speaking

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. A new study used wearable sleep data to show that several chronic diseases are associated with how we sleep. And that’s why those of us who don’t already have a chronic disease should be especially prudent about our sleep hygiene.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases. Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle adjustments can also improve heart function and reduce the risk of further enlargement: Maintain a healthy diet low in salt and saturated fats. What Causes an Enlarged Heart?

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Why Preventing Diabetes With Lifestyle Measures Can Add Over A Decade To Your Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Optimal lifestyle factors include: Normal weight Normal Cholesterol Good Diet Normal Blood Pressure Not Smoking Being Physically Active Maintaining most or all of the above factors results in a 64% reduction in the risk of diabetes 4. 5 Life's Essential 8 and risk of non-communicable chronic diseases: Outcome-wide analyses.

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Association of Socioeconomic Status With Life's Essential 8 in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Effect Modification by Sex

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundHigher scores for the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 (LE8) metrics, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body mass index, physical activity, smoking, sleep, and diet, are associated with lower risk of chronic disease.