Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 8, 2024

Engaging individuals as active participants in their care plans can significantly enhance outcomes and improve overall quality of life. Key contributions: Registered Dietitians (RDs): Personalized medical nutrition therapy, including specialized diets for comorbid conditions (e.g.,

Education 59

Education Cardiovascular Disease Kidney Disease Diabetes 59

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.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52