Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia. 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health crisis and only seems to be getting worse. For over 50 years, the rates of obesity have continued to rise worldwide 1. The most recent data on obesity has shown a decline for the first time in a very long time. Between 2020 and 2023, the rates of obesity dropped by about 2% 2.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 29, 2023

AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and hospitalization. Obesity significantly increases AF risk, both directly and indirectly, through related conditions, like hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. However, studies on how obesity affects pharmacologic or interventional AF treatments are limited.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. High levels of aerobic fitness are closely linked to lower rates of future dementia 1. Regular physical activity is arguably one of the biggest factors preventing dementia. When it comes to preventing dementia, this could not be truer.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

One such syndrome that has been associated with poor outcomes is cognitive frailty: the simultaneous presence of cognitive impairment, without evidence of dementia, and physical frailty, which results in decreased cognitive reserve.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 7, 2024

He highlighted that cardiovascular health is essential for cognitive health, noting the common occurrence of vascular dementia. Untangling the Statins and Diabetes Link : Dr. Savitha Subtamaniam explored the incidence of diabetes associated with statin use, noting that the mechanism is unclear. Ballantyne, MD, FNLA , Robert A.

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DAIC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A-Fib, as the condition is commonly known, has been on the rise for at least the past decade, driven by the aging of the population, along with increasing rates of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Earlier projections had estimated that 3.3 million U.S. The study appears Sept.

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