MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CAD, which involves the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, can reduce blood flow to the heart. Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle adjustments can also improve heart function and reduce the risk of further enlargement: Maintain a healthy diet low in salt and saturated fats.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.

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Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

High-protein diets are often advocated for building muscle, losing weight, and optimizing body composition. Eating this amount of protein means your diet will comprise about 11% of calories from protein, leaving fat and carbs to fill the gaps. In simpler terms: In mice, a high-protein (and hence high-amino-acid) diet activates mTORC1.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Eat a Balanced Diet A heart healthy diet is the foundation of cardiovascular health. If you’re overweight or obese, making gradual changes to your diet and increasing physical activity can help you shed pounds and reduce the strain on your heart. tips to keep your heart in optimal condition.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

What kind of diet should I eat? What type of exercise should I do? While it is true that the older you are, the higher the risk of a heart attack, the process of plaque buildup starts early in life. For those aged 13 to 19, close to one in five had evidence of early plaque buildup. What should my blood pressure be?

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Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I asked Michael 9 question about our brain’s scarcity loop, how it influences our health behaviors like exercise and what we eat, and how you can leverage knowledge of our Scarcity Brain to live a better, healthier life. Selecting the optimal diet. How does the Tsimane diet diverge from our Western, modern diets?

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For example, if a coronary artery becomes blocked due to plaque buildup (a condition known as coronary artery disease), the heart muscle may not receive enough oxygen, leading to chest pain (angina) or, in more severe cases, a heart attack. Any interruption in this process can result in serious consequences.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This has raised concerns that long-term, high-volume exercise might be detrimental to heart health. Cross-sectional studies reveal that endurance athletes, particularly middle-aged and older men, often exhibit higher coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) and plaque prevalence compared to less-active individuals.

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