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Health, burnout and well-being of UK cardiology trainees: insights from the British Junior Cardiologists Association Survey

Heart BMJ

Burnout was a self-reported outcome. Exercise, good sleep quality and maintaining a healthy diet were associated with less burnout and depressive symptoms (p<0.05). Significant anxiety and depression were defined as scoring within the moderate or severe range (PHQ-9≥10; GAD-7≥10). to 0.92, p<0.01).

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Behavioral Strategies to Conquer Obesity in Clinical Care

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

1 Dietary Modifications: Evidence-Based Approaches Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Diets A meta-analysis of 48 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) revealed no significant difference in weight loss outcomes between low-fat and low-carb diets. Offering meal replacement options can enhance compliance and ensure variety in their diet.

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Physiology Friday #254: Fueling for Performance and Health: Lessons from a Recent Low-Carb vs. High-Carb Study in Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

Last week, I wrote about a new study comparing low-carb and high-carb diets for endurance performance. 1 If you want the tl;dr, here it is: After 6 weeks on either a low- or high-carb diet, athletes experienced similar performance outcomes during a time-to-exhaustion test , a result that vindicates low-carb diets once and for all.

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Physiology Friday #237: An Evolutionary Perspective on Why Exercise Promotes Longevity

Physiologically Speaking

In his book “ Exercised: why something we never evolved to do is healthy and rewarding ”, evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman coins the term —  exercists  — which he broadly defines as people who espouse the benefits, joys, and importance of regular exercise, sometimes to a fault.

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How You Can Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease Without Losing Weight.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The study found that the higher/better a person’s LE8 score was, the less likely each of these three outcomes was to occur. Those with excess weight who are eating well, sleeping well and exercising on a regular basis are also likely to reduce their harmful visceral fat. Not smoking. Adequate Sleep. Normal Cholesterol Levels.

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Exaggerated Claims about Newly Discovered "Exercise in a Pill"

Physiologically Speaking

Researchers claim to have discovered “exercise in a pill” every few years, like clockwork. Inevitably the media becomes fascinated with this new molecule or pill and runs wild with headlines about how we have found a way to mimic exercise without all of the hard work (finally).

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Diet: Follow a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.