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You Are Being Lied To About Cholesterol & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Cholesterol does not cause heart disease.“ “ “Statins do not prevent heart attacks.” In the middle of this hurricane of noise are people who just want to know what to do so they don’t have a heart attack at a young age. They don’t give a sh!t

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Should You Take A Statin To Lower Your Cholesterol?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Only when you have a clear idea of those three factors can you decide whether or not to take a medication to lower your LDL cholesterol. I use statins in the question posed above because that is what most people think and, in fact, what they will start with when looking to lower their LDL cholesterol with a medication. Not zero risk.

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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Not just for the prevention of heart disease but also to reduce your risk of dying from all conditions. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. There really is only bad cholesterol. What is your Non-HDL cholesterol?

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How To Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease By Over 90%.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

It is possible to reduce your risk of heart disease by over 90% 1. Over a long enough time frame, pretty much everyone will get heart disease. By the time you get to age 80, you will almost certainly have evidence of plaque in your coronary arteries - you will have heart disease. Heart attacks do.

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You Have High Cholesterol & Don't Know What To Do About It.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The 2025 American Heart Association statistics were published recently, and heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US and globally 1. The good news is that heart disease at younger ages is largely preventable. With this approach, the future risk of heart disease can be significantly reduced.

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

MIBHS

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. Understanding the Genetic Connection to Heart Disease Your genetic makeup plays a vital role in shaping your heart health.

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

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The Heart Health Formula is made up of 3 main modules. The Understanding Heart Disease module includes lessons on: Why The Standard Model Is Broken. Understanding Heart Disease. Heart Attack versus Heart Disease. Heart Disease Starts Earlier Than You Think. What Is Health?