Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A 10 to 15kg weight loss in those who are overweight can reverse diabetes in 57% of patients with diabetes 1. Even in diabetics of normal weight (BMI<27), weight loss can reverse diabetes 2. Share For a 45-year-old male, 180cm tall, 95 kg in weight, exercising 4 to 5 times per week (Because you should be!).

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 21, 2024

The Defining Risk module includes lessons on: Defining Metabolic Health Cholesterol Principles Understanding Your Cholesterol Panel Advanced Cholesterol Testing Lipoprotein (a) - Lp(a) Insulin Resistance Metabolic Syndrome Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Assessing Visceral Fat How To Measure Fitness The Importance of Muscle Metrics.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 3, 2024

It increases the likelihood of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. These pharmaceutical interventions have emerged as a viable option for individuals who have been struggling with weight management and offer an additional tool alongside other lifestyle modifications such as exercise.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Below, we examine several prevention strategies: Regular Exercise Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. Exercise helps improve blood circulation, strengthen the heart and manage weight—all of which can help reduce the risk of PAD. Why AMS Cardiology?

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MIBHS

AUGUST 15, 2024

Insulin Resistance: Cortisol can interfere with insulin’s ability to regulate blood sugar, potentially leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Lipid Metabolism: Chronic stress can alter lipid metabolism, potentially increasing bad cholesterol (LDL) and decreasing good cholesterol (HDL).

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

High cholesterol levels – Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Diabetes – People with diabetes are at an increased risk due to the potential damage high blood sugar can cause to blood vessels and nerves.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 24, 2025

Weight loss was achieved through lifestyle modifications in nutrition, exercise, and psychology. In addition to this very aggressive calorie restriction, patients also consumed very little fat, protein, cholesterol, or salt. They exercised daily. Would You Like To Attend The Cholesterol Secrets Masterclass? Diabetologia.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 7, 2024

They highlighted that the non-HDL/HDL ratio is a better predictor of ASCVD and that triglycerides (TG) are a sensitive indicator of diet and exercise, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle factors in lipid management and cardiovascular risk reduction. Soffer, MD, FNLA , shared key insights. Targeting apoB to Lower ASCVD Risk : Dr.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

The first-line approach to managing excess weight is properly addressing the lifestyle factors of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress. In my view, proper exercise and nutrition are undoubtedly the best approaches for preventing excess weight and obesity. So What Is The Efficacy Of Diet & Exercise For Weight Loss?

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Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 9, 2024

On one side, advocates of low-carbohydrate diets argue that cutting carbs, particularly in the form of sugars, is essential for weight management and metabolic health — pointing the rise of insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes as evidence that our carbohydrate-laden diets are wreaking havoc on our bodies. No surprises here.

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Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. 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. Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

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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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Defining Risk module includes lessons on: Defining Metabolic Health Cholesterol Principles Understanding Your Cholesterol Panel Advanced Cholesterol Testing Lipoprotein (a) - Lp(a) Insulin Resistance Metabolic Syndrome Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Assessing Visceral Fat How To Measure Fitness The Importance of Muscle Metrics.

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Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 6, 2024

Plenty of people love to exercise. But the disheartening truth is that most people don’t enjoy exercise. A third or less of adults meet the minimum recommendations for aerobic and strength exercise each week. I’m an exercise scientist by training. We can promote exercise until we’re red in the face.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Normal Cholesterol Levels. No Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes. Those with excess weight who are eating well, sleeping well and exercising on a regular basis are also likely to reduce their harmful visceral fat. In an ideal scenario, excess weight could be eliminated using appropriate nutrition and exercise. Not smoking.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 29, 2023

It all comes down to: What your priorities are What your objectives are Your risk tolerance Your ability to update that risk model Where you draw the line of ‘risk’ equating to ‘causation’ The same is true when it comes to the question of statins ‘causing’ diabetes. What to do? Let’s dive in.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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. Regular physical activity can strengthen the heart and improve circulation. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

Seeking emergency medical attention can restore blood flow and prevent further damage. Preventing Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of both heart attack and cardiac arrest.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Many pharmacies ran out of stock, and access was often restricted to keep available supplies for diabetics where the drug class had originally been developed. This is no different to how we manage high LDL cholesterol or high blood pressure. Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes. N Engl J Med.

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AMS Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Blood tests : Measure cholesterol levels, blood sugar and other markers of heart health. Regular heart check-ups offer several benefits including: Early detection of heart disease : Many heart conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and coronary artery disease can be detected early through regular screenings.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. Rates of referral for supervised exercise therapy among PAD patients are incredibly low.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, as they can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise each week.

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Wellnest

AUGUST 24, 2023

By adopting a heart-healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, we can mitigate genetic predispositions' impact and reduce our overall risk of cardiovascular disease. Myth #4: High cholesterol is the only risk factor for heart disease.

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Wellnest

MARCH 12, 2023

Tightness in the chest may accompany shortness of breath, which can happen both during exercise and while at rest. Reduced Capacity for Exercise It may indicate cardiac disease if you discover that you cannot engage in as much physical activity as you formerly could without becoming exhausted or out of breath. Blood pressure is high.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

What is a normal cholesterol? What type of exercise should I do? It usually takes many years of being exposed to an uncontrolled risk factor such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol or diabetes. Lp(a) is a genetic cholesterol particle disorder that is present in 10 to 20% of the population. No symptoms.

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MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart-related issues. Conditions like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hypertension during pregnancy are not only dangerous during pregnancy but also serve as indicators of future cardiovascular problems.

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk. Cholesterol Levels Matter Cholesterol is a fatty substance that circulates in the blood. Men tend to have higher cholesterol levels than women, putting them at greater risk.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. 4 Exercise Counteracts the Cardiotoxicity of Psychosocial Stress. The link is real. For both acute and chronic stress. No real surprise there. 2004 Sep 11-17;364(9438):953-62.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

mmol/l (150 mg/dl) Low HDL Cholesterol - (Males: <1.0 Just for clarity, type 2 diabetes is when insulin resistance progresses to the point that your body can no longer keep your blood glucose levels under control. So if you have type 2 diabetes, you, by definition, are insulin resistant. mmol/l (39 mg/dl), Females < 1.3

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Lifestyle Habits: Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise can all negatively impact sexual function. This includes eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, and quitting smoking. For example, men with diabetes may experience nerve damage, which can further exacerbate sexual dysfunction.

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Physiologically Speaking

MAY 3, 2024

ICYMI On Wednesday, I published a post discussing the different metabolic effects of the ketogenic diet and exogenous ketones during exercise. There’s not a single organ in our body that doesn’t benefit from exercise. We’re well-informed about how exercise is good for us.

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Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

JANUARY 12, 2023

Where hosting the football World Cup became an exercise in bribery from which no-one, and nothing, was immune. Try publishing a paper suggesting that cholesterol lowering is a waste of time, when the market for cholesterol lowering drugs is worth hundreds of billions. Envelopes stuffed with cash were handed out in hotel rooms.

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Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

The accumulation of cholesterol, foam cells, fibrous tissue, and calcium mainly causes the narrowing of coronary arteries. However, recent studies have observed that people below 40 are also experiencing heart attacks due to high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and social and mental stress.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Focusing your efforts on preventing type 2 diabetes, however, is arguably one of the best strategies you can use and is likely to have the biggest gains. When I say diabetes, I am referring to type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes. Having diabetes is very likely to shorten your life. Here’s why. That is huge!

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