Open Heart

MARCH 16, 2023

Methods We examined the impact of an evidence-based, digital CR programme on medical, lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, end of programme and at 6-month follow-up. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet score improved from 5.2 However, there is a need to evaluate these interventions.

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Hypertension Journal

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

However, whether this occurs in hypercholesterolemia-preeclampsia is not known.METHODS:Sprague Dawley rats received a control or high-cholesterol diet (to induce hypercholesterolemia-preeclampsia) from gestational day 6 to 20, with placebo or low-dose aspirin (1.5 mg/daily) given from gestational day 10 to 20.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

VA sites work with an AHA QI consultant to develop and deploy a local quality improvement plan to help overcome site specific barriers preventing Veterans from achieving optimal cholesterol levels. As this program is further implemented in our institution, we expect improvement in patient outcomes and prognosis.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The independent variable or “exposure” was the LE8 score, which was based on data on blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol, body mass index, smoking, physical activity, sleep duration and diet. Our outcome was a composite of stroke, TIA or MI.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

The primary outcome is the mean difference between the intervention versus control groups in distance walked on the 6‐minute walk test (ie, functional capacity) at 12 weeks post randomization. Approval for the study was granted by the local institutional review board.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

They are not crash diets to fit into your swimwear. The outcome in real-world circumstances is known as ‘Efficacy’ Effectiveness tells us what is possible. So What Is The Efficacy Of Diet & Exercise For Weight Loss? All diets work. Like any medication, they come with risks. Pretty abysmal after five years.

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Physiologically Speaking

JUNE 28, 2024

No differences in strength outcomes were observed between groups. Lastly, there were no changes observed in any of the biochemical outcomes assessed, with the exception of urea, which increased in the delayed intake group (by 5.75 All of the training sessions were supervised. kg in the delayed intake group and by 1.18 Timing matters?

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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. Rader, MD, FNLA, and Daniel E. Soffer, MD, FNLA , shared key insights.

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Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. A nightly sleep duration less than 6 hours per night appears to be especially detrimental, but some studies have even shown worse health outcomes for adults sleeping 7 hours or less compared to those sleeping the recommended 7–9 hours per night.

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Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s also likely that most people aren’t getting all of the nutrients they need from their diet even if they think they are. However, there’s not great evidence that multivitamins benefit specific health outcomes. There’s also little potential for harm or toxicity if you keep to the recommended dose.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Low levels of muscle mass are associated with a range of adverse outcomes, and a therapy that causes this would not be a good long-term health strategy. What seems clear, however, is that a higher protein diet minimises the degree of lean mass loss 8. They eat a high-protein diet. N Engl J Med. 2023 Aug 10;389(6):514-526.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Normal Cholesterol Levels. The study found that the higher/better a person’s LE8 score was, the less likely each of these three outcomes was to occur. Just the same as you would expect with a blood pressure-lowering or cholesterol-lowering medication. Not smoking. Adequate Sleep. Normal Blood Pressure.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 15, 2025

Urbanization, increased sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy diets have fueled this trend. These cases are particularly challenging because traditional prevention strategies, which target known risks like high LDL cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking, may not apply.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

Raising awareness and taking proactive steps can ensure the best possible outcomes for those at risk of heart-related conditions. 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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MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart-related issues. The physical effects of stress, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, can strain the heart, while the emotional toll can lead to unhealthy behaviors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 23, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. We further investigated whether the association differs by adult income.Methods:We applied the CVH framework from the American Heart Association including metrics for smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, body mass index, physical activity, and diet.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Factors such as age, severity of heart disease, risk factors, and lifestyle choices (such as smoking and diet) can all influence the outcome. This includes eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, and quitting smoking. Patients may experience temporary ED while their body heals.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participating in any resistance training is associated with a 15%–17% lower risk for these outcomes compared to non-participation. Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participating in any resistance training is associated with a 15%–17% lower risk for these outcomes compared to non-participation. Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur.

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DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

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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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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. Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Details about the sponsors of this newsletter including Examine.com and my book “VO2 Max Essentials ” can be found at the end of the post!

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

JANUARY 8, 2024

10kg) Out of which just 250 mg of cholesterol is streaming in blood. We must understand Fat, lipid and cholesterol are different entities. While the total body seems to do little in determining cholesterol levels, what is more scientifically shocking is slope of the curve between blood LDL levels and plaque burden is rarely linear.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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. We cannot guarantee outcomes, but we can set up probabilities. Impressive findings.

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Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I, Dr Malcolm Kendrick, with or without other co-conspirators, would be accused of spreading misinformation about cholesterol and statins. The hypothesis that a raised cholesterol level causes heart disease [atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)] is possibly the single most powerful idea in medicine. With thousands dying.

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