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Ultraprocessed Foods & Cardiometabolic Disease

Physiologically Speaking

The consumption of ultraprocessed foods is increasing worldwide, and damning evidence implicates these “foods” in the diseases of civilization — type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. There’s no denying it — diet quality worldwide has declined dramatically in the last few decades. .”

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Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Diabetes (16.3% The prevalences of poor diet, inadequate physical activity, and smoking are estimated to improve over time, whereas inadequate sleep will worsen. Clinical and public health interventions are needed to effectively manage, stem, and even reverse these adverse trends. in 2020 to 61.0%

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Proposed Risk Factor Tool Finds Heart Failure Rates are Higher Among American Indian Adults

DAIC

The analysis also found smoking, Type 2 diabetes status, kidney damage, previous heart attack and high blood pressure are major modifiable determinants of developing heart failure over five to 10 years among American Indian adults. and a researcher at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in New York City.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The 2024 report from the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care brings promising developments for healthcare professionals and public health advocates. At CMHC , we focus extensively on cardiometabolic health, where dyslipidemia plays a significant role. Shapiro, DO.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

The Growing Global Burden of AFib The global incidence of AFib is on the rise, making it a significant public health concern. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Fatima Rodriguez

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress faculty member, Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, has committed much of her clinical and research efforts to reducing health disparities in Hispanic-American communities. Cardiometabolic conditions – specifically obesity, diabetes and heart disease – disproportionately affect the 60 million people in the U.S.

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

DAIC

Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and are an important public health issue to be addressed,” said Gornik.