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

Physiologically Speaking

A new study used wearable sleep data to show that several chronic diseases are associated with how we sleep. Results Overall, there were a total of 48 different associations of sleep patterns with chronic disease, all of which were significant even when considering the participants’ habitual physical activity levels.

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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. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.

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How To Test For Insulin Resistance

Dr. Paddy Barrett

mmol/l (150 mg/dl) Low HDL Cholesterol - (Males: <1.0 Main Takeaway Insulin resistance is a core risk factor for all the major chronic diseases that impact us. Most importantly, insulin resistance is highly reversible with the right combination of good sleep, exercise and nutrition. mmol/l (39 mg/dl), Females < 1.3

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

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The role of exercise in preventing diabetes is critical and arguably one of the biggest levers that can be pulled. But exercise is not the only factor at play. 3 Prognostic value of exercise capacity in incident diabetes: a country with high prevalence of diabetes. Remember, this is a game of odds. Impressive findings.