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

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Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. This blog explores how genetics influence heart health and whether mitigating these inherited risks is possible.

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

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Studies show that repeated binge drinking can contribute to spikes in blood pressure, increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. Other lifestyle factors, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management, also play significant roles in maintaining heart health.

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Abstract TP46: Longitudinal Effects of Diet on Cognitive Function and Fecal Metabolites in Two Genetically Diverse Wild-type Rat Strains

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP46-ATP46, February 1, 2025. Background:Modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet and genetic predisposition influence cognitive aging. The Mediterranean diet (MeDi) is associated with healthy brain aging while the Western diet (WD) is associated with cognitive impairment.

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