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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. But what if there's more to the picture than just cholesterol?

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Join Me Live: The Cholesterol Secrets Masterclass.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

As a cardiologist with over 20 of experience, I’ve seen how confusing and overwhelming it can be for people to manage their cholesterol. ” “Exercise more.” ” While these recommendations can help, they don’t address the root causes of high cholesterol. ” “Take this medication.”

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Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

There's no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

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Last Day To Get 30% Off The Heart Heath Formula. Really, This Time.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

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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Get A Look At What's Inside The Heart Health Formula

Dr. Paddy Barrett

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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Physiology Friday #194: Exercise "Prehab" Prevents Muscle Loss during Inactivity

Physiologically Speaking

Even for individuals who exercise a lot, the evidence would seem to indicate that moving throughout the day is important to maximize training adaptations. This also seems to apply to exercise — older adults need to more of an exercise stimulus to build or maintain muscle.

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Live well, think well: Research shows healthy habits tied to brain health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a new study.