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One Of The Biggest Impact Things You Can Do To Live Longer.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The key point here is that not only do high levels of fitness make you likely to live longer, but it is also one of the best ways of improving your healthspan and quality of life as you age. You live longer, at a higher quality of life. This is the golden ticket. Should You Only Focus On Exercise? Of course not.

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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Quit Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart disease. If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your heart health.

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These Five Things Completely Changed My Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

It wasn’t until I started prioritising sleep that my quality of life during the day started to improve radically. I had some great times when I drank more alcohol, but for this phase of my life, less alcohol means: Way better sleep. And I would argue a much better quality of life. I have high LDL cholesterol.

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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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New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care

DAIC

Earlier detection can extend the quality of life with treatments designed to prevent progression. Cholesterol may cause or exacerbate some types of valvular heart disease, so drug companies are testing statins and PSK9 inhibitors (which lower cholesterol even more than statins) against aortic stenosis.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life. Multiple studies have shown that these programs improve functional status, walking performance and quality of life compared to usual care.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

By prioritizing cardiovascular health, individuals can improve their quality of life and longevity. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life. Why is cardiovascular health important?