Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 11, 2025

More than heart disease or cancer, dementia is the primary concern for many of the patients I see. Heart disease and cancer attack your body, but dementia attacks your mind and identity. That is why I believe people fear dementia so much. Thankfully, 45% of all dementia is preventable 1. That factor is exercise.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This meta-analysis explored whether exercise volume or intensity is more important for improving mitochondrial content, capillary density, and VO₂ max by compiling results from 425 training interventions involving over 5,600 participants, focusing on how different training intensities and volumes affect these key physiological adaptations.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

At the bottom are the four pillars of a good lifestyle: exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress. Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. High levels of aerobic fitness are closely linked to lower rates of future dementia 1. When it comes to preventing dementia, this could not be truer.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionVirtual reality (VR) has shown great promise in stroke rehabilitation, providing interactive exercises that target motor and cognitive impairments with minimal adverse events and positive outcomes in improving motor function, balance, and patient motivation.

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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. Ballantyne, MD , emphasized that while fellows may consider prevention “boring,” it is crucial for avoiding resource-intensive late-stage cardiovascular disease (CVD). Ballantyne, MD, FNLA , Robert A.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 23, 2024

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. Enjoy the process.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.

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