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Effect of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Analysis From the Perspective of Long?Term Variability

Journal of the American Heart Association

We examined whether intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) for weight loss decreased variability of cardiovascular risk factors with a view to additional cardiometabolic benefits.Methods and ResultsThis study was a post hoc secondary analysis of the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Newly included risk factors— untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol —underscore the critical role of these elements in maintaining cognitive health. The Cholesterol Connection Cholesterol’s recognition as a risk factor for dementia marks a pivotal advancement in understanding, preventing, and delaying cognitive decline.

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Left ventricular hypertrophy: an ECG-based study of prevalence and risk factors in a multiethnic population

Open Heart

Individuals with LVH were older, more likely to have hypertension, diabetes, known cardiovascular disease (CVD) and elevated levels of cholesterol and creatinine. Further, they were more likely to be of African descent (Creole) and have lower educational level. to 1.83)), low educational level (1.49 (1.28

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Abstract WMP81: Overweight Patients Had Higher Odds of Favorable Outcome After Both Deep and Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Albumin, B12, total bilirubin, cholesterol, CRP, ferritin, iron, folate, hbA1c, HDL, LDL, hemoglobin, MCV, INR, ALT, triglycerides, and vitamin D were abstracted from health records. Patients were divided into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese according to World Health Organization BMI criteria. 5.94) groups.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Cardiology Care

SoftCath

Using digital cardiac care tools resulted in an increase considering their positive role in monitoring health through: Smoking cessation Weight loss programs Optimised blood pressure control Glycemic control in diabetes Lipid and cholesterol levels Recommended Read: Medical Imaging Emerging Trends in 2021 2.

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

MIBHS

Genes influence various biological processes, including cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and the strength and structure of your heart and blood vessels. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries. How Do Genetic Factors Work?

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The 14 Factors Include: Hearing Loss High LDL cholesterol Less Education Traumatic Brain Injury Depression Social Isolation Hypertension Obesity Smoking Excess Alcohol Diabetes Physical Inactivity Air Pollution Visual Loss Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission When You Intervene Matters.

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