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. hours per night.

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Chronic Disease Physiology Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation 64

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

Case presentation The patient was an obese 72 years old man, past smoker, diagnosed with ischaemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and lipid metabolism disorder. Several reports have described the potential worsening of myasthenia gravis in patients treated with statins.

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Chronic Disease Cholesterol Obesity Heart Disease 45

Physiologically Speaking

OCTOBER 9, 2024

That appears to be somewhat true—LaKe administration suppressed free fatty acids (FFAs) and elevated the appetite-suppressing compound N-L-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), which has potential applications in obesity treatment. Importantly, the compound appeared well-tolerated, even at high doses, with no signs of toxicity in rats.

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Exercise Physiology Diet Obesity 75

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Despite the rise in obesity rates, the growing recognition of it as a global problem and the astronomical sums of money we spend on addressing it, the tide continues to rise. That is until now.

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Obesity Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Disease 81

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

Healthspan A common refrain I hear is, “ I have no interest in living longer if I do not have a good quality of life ” However, one of the single biggest factors impacting your quality of life will be whether or not you have a major chronic disease. More steps are linked to: Less obesity. Less diabetes.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. This troubling trend has cemented the 100-year reign of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as the #1 killer in America.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide , claiming 18 million lives annually. 42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. In the U.S.,

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