Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Risk of Adverse Liver-Related Outcomes in MASLD
HCPLive
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
High adherence to the Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of liver-related outcomes as measured by the Liver Risk score.
Temporal order of atrial fibrillation and acute myocardial infarction and associated prognosis in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort
Open Heart
JANUARY 21, 2025
Several studies found higher risks of outcomes in individuals with both conditions. Whether the risks of outcomes differ according to temporal order of AF and AMI is unclear. Methods The study was based on the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort. to 1.17) or IS (HR 1.12, 95% CI 0.76
Health, burnout and well-being of UK cardiology trainees: insights from the British Junior Cardiologists Association Survey
Heart BMJ
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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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Physiology Friday #254: Fueling for Performance and Health: Lessons from a Recent Low-Carb vs. High-Carb Study in Athletes
Physiologically Speaking
JANUARY 24, 2025
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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Behavioral Strategies to Conquer Obesity in Clinical Care
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
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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World Liver Day 2025 | Food is Medicine
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
APRIL 18, 2025
Yet up to 90% of liver diseases are preventable through modifiable risk factors such as diet, weight management, and physical activity. Personalized Nutrition: Diets rich in whole, unprocessed foods and low in added sugars and saturated fats support liver health. The most effective diet is the one the patient can sustain.
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Age of menopause, healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular disease in women: a prospective cohort study
Heart BMJ
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Primary outcome was new-onset CVD (self-reported heart disease/stroke) based on survey data at Wave 2 (2012–2015) and/or Wave 3 (2018–2020). Healthy lifestyle adherence was assessed using a score of five factors: smoking, physical activity, sitting, sleep and diet. Results We included 46 238 women (mean age 62.1±8.2
The Case for Keto for Type 1 Diabetes with Andrew Koutnik, Ph.D.
Physiologically Speaking
JULY 24, 2024
His mission is to optimize metabolic health and patient outcomes for people living with type 1 diabetes. We talk about why the ketogenic diet is helpful for people with diabetes and then dive into the details of each study to explore how 10 years on the diet affected cardiovascular health risk factors and clinical biomarkers.
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Comorbid Fibromyalgia Does Not Impact Low FODMAP Diet Adherence, Outcomes for IBS
HCPLive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Adherence to an adapted low FODMAP diet and its impact on IBS symptoms were not affected based on the presence of fibromyalgia.
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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.
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Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 18, 2024
Interestingly, diet quality appeared to modify several associations of pollutants with cardiometabolic health. Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study.
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Mediterranean Eating: The Role of Diet in Cardiovascular Health
The Beat Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
It may come as no surprise that the practice of medicine often goes beyond prescriptions and test results, often integrating diet and lifestyle patterns as effective mechanisms to promote heart health. When we move from one diet to another, we must think about reducing and replacing foods with better choices.
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Physiology Friday #219: Could a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet Harm Bone Health in Endurance Athletes?
Physiologically Speaking
MAY 24, 2024
But one of the biggest contributors to poor bone health in athletes is diet. Endurance athletes commonly consume a carbohydrate-based diet, but in the recent decade, low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets or ketogenic diets have become a topic of interest. One group consumed a high-carbohydrate diet for 3.5 During the 3.5-week
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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.
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The New Era of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Expanding Access and Improving Outcomes
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JUNE 14, 2024
With OTC approval, these devices are now more accessible to a broader range of patients, empowering people to understand the impact of diet and potentially improving health outcomes. This leads to better patient engagement and, ultimately, better health outcomes.
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Physiology Friday #230: Cutting Sugar vs. Cutting Carbs for Cardiometabolic Health
Physiologically Speaking
AUGUST 9, 2024
The debate over whether carbohydrates or sugar are the true culprits behind modern health issues has long stirred controversy among nutrition experts, diet enthusiasts, and the general public alike. This has led to widespread recommendations to drastically reduce "free sugars" in the diet.
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Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Irregular Heartbeat
AMS Cardiology
MARCH 31, 2025
Healthy Diet : Consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins supports heart health. Early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications. Weight Management : Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the strain on the heart.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) To Host DIETARY STRATEGIES FOR REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES: Advances, Perspectives, and Expert Discussions Live Webinar in Honor of the Late Dr. Sarah Hallberg
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 30, 2024
“Once I got to meet Sarah, I realized her TED success was no coincidence; she’s simply a force of nature.” – Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, founder of Diet Doctor On Saturday, February 24, at 9:00 AM EST , the Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) will host a 4.5-hour million views (at the time of this writing it surpasses 10 million views).
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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories
DAIC
JUNE 18, 2024
Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. of the population, with adults ages 20 to 64 expected to see the highest growth because of unhealthy diets. Kazi is head of health economics and associate director of the Richard A.
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Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on pre- and post-operative transcatheter aortic valve replacement prognoses
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Indeed, among high-risk patients, TAVR outcomes are comparable to, or even better, than that of the traditional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) method. TAVR outcomes, with respect to post-surgical functional capacity and quality of life, have also been found to be improved, especially when combined with cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In summary, the best outcome for plaque is to: Decrease in size Change from non calcified to calcified Develop a thick fibrous cap. This randomised study investigated whether a multifactorial intervention of a low-fat vegetarian diet in addition to stopping smoking, stress reduction and increased exercise reduced plaque size 5.
Roche's Lp(a) Gen.2 Molarity Assay Receives FDA Clearance
DAIC
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
More than 90% of the Lp(a) level is influenced by variations in the genes controlling the Lp(a) particle production, 2 in which lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise have no significant impact. The development of the Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2
Abstract 99: Association of Life Essential 8 Score With Major Vascular Outcomes. Results of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
This includes diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep duration, body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure levels. Annual follow-up interviews were conducted from inception until 2016 to determine outcomes of interest. Compared to females, males achieved higher scores in diet (44.9
The Dawn of a New Era in Cardiometabolic Health: Precision Nutrition and Omics Unveiled
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
AUGUST 2, 2024
Transcriptomics : Deciphering gene expression patterns in various tissues to understand how diet modulates genetic activity. For instance, while some individuals may thrive on a low-fat diet, others might see better results with a low-carbohydrate approach.
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Study Links Microaggressions to Higher Post-Birth Blood Pressure
DAIC
JANUARY 14, 2025
The magnitude of these types of physiologic changes may become cumulative over time and lead to the inequities we see in many health outcomes, said senior study author Lisa Levine, M.D., This work serves as a reminder of the long-term impact that racism can have on ones overall health. the Michael T. Mennuti, M.D.,
Dietary interventions in the management of atrial fibrillation
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 31, 2024
This review aims to analyze the existing literature on the effects of dietary modifications on the incidence, progression, and outcomes of atrial fibrillation. It examines various dietary components, including alcohol, caffeine, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and minerals, and their impact on AF incidence, progression, and outcomes.
Abstract TP385: Vitamin D3 prevent blood-brain barrier dysfunction after ischemic stroke
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Emerging research suggests that Vitamin D3 might help protect against brain damage caused by ischemic stroke, as a deficiency in Vitamin D3 can worsen the severity and outcomes of a stroke. Mice were randomly divided into two diet groups: one receiving a Vitamin D3-sufficient diet (VDHsuf) and the other a Vitamin D3-deficient diet (VDHdef).
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Abstract WMP21: Life's Essential 8 and Brain Health Clinical Outcomes in Middle-Aged Adults
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The exposure of interest was the LE8 score, a validated tool that captures the LE8 components (blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol, body mass index, smoking, physical activity, diet, and sleep duration), organized in 3 categories. The outcome of interest was a composite of stroke, dementia, or LLD.
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Physiology Friday #227: Restricting Carbohydrates at Night Improves Aerobic Fitness and Fat Metabolism
Physiologically Speaking
JULY 19, 2024
The International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN) doesn’t shy away from a carb-centric approach to fueling exercise, stating that “ the need for optimal carbohydrates in the diet for those athletes seeking maximal physical performance is unquestioned. The control group had no dietary restrictions.
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How Wearable Tech Can Help Monitor Your Heart Health
MIBHS
JANUARY 31, 2025
This blog explores the ways wearable technology can help track heart health, the advantages it offers, and how it contributes to better outcomes for those requiring surgical intervention. Users can adjust their lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise, based on real-time data to reduce cardiovascular risk.
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Multidimensional Sleep Health: Definitions and Implications for Cardiometabolic Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
APRIL 14, 2025
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print.
Effects of School‐Based Lifestyle Interventions on Cardiovascular Health in Chinese Children and Adolescents: A Post Hoc Analysis of a National Multicenter Study
Journal of the American Heart Association
DECEMBER 20, 2024
We assessed CVH metrics by individual scores for 4 health behaviors (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, and body mass index) and 3 health factors (blood lipids, glucose, and pressure). The primary outcomes were these 3 composite scores and high CVH (CVH score80).
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360° Weight Loss Blueprint: Insights To Action
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 28, 2025
Obesity management beyond diet and exercise. Practical Takeaway Encourage fiber-rich diets to promote microbiome diversity. By addressing obesity through a holistic lens, you can improve patients cardiometabolic health, enhance weight management outcomes, and promote overall well-being. for former smokers vs. 1.64
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Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Metabolic Stress-Dependent Activation of Cardiac Macrophages in a Model of Dyslipidemia-Induced Diastolic Dysfunction
Circulation
DECEMBER 21, 2023
How metabolic changes affect myocardial inflammation in the context of HFpEF is not known.METHODS:We found that ApoE knockout mice fed a Western diet recapitulate many features of HFpEF. Metabolism-induced systemic inflammation links comorbidities with HFpEF.
Physiology Friday #200: Higher Aerobic Fitness is Tied to Slower Biological Aging
Physiologically Speaking
JANUARY 12, 2024
In a new study on 144 older men, having a higher cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max) and muscle strength, lower levels of body fat, eating a diet higher in carbohydrates and antioxidants, and having a morning chronotype were associated with a slower rate of DNA-based biological aging. A recent study provides us with some novel insight.
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Abstract 252: The outcomes and complications in patients undergoing subclavian?carotid artery bypass surgery: A case series
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The complications of the procedure and patient’s outcomes were discussed.MethodsWe identified two patients who were admitted to our medical center between January 2022 to December 2022 for subclavian‐carotid artery bypass procedure. At 6‐month follow up, he could ambulate with a walker and oral diet was resumed (Figure D‐F).ConclusionCCAO
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Abstract Sa1108: The Aberrant Autophagy-Apoptosis regulation Mediates the Severe Neurological Dysfunction after Cardiac Arrest in Diabetic Mice
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Background:Patients with diabetes have lower survival and worse neurological outcome after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compared with non-diabetes. Diabetic mice were fed with high fat diet (HFD), and CA model was established by inducing ventricular fibrillation electrically.
Harnessing digital health to optimise the delivery of guideline-based cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19: an observational study
Open Heart
MARCH 16, 2023
Methods We examined the impact of an evidence-based, digital CR programme on medical, lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, end of programme and at 6-month follow-up. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet score improved from 5.2 However, there is a need to evaluate these interventions.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Functional connectivity and behavioral outcomes were compared between Notch3R169Cand Notch3WTmice. At baseline, resting-state interhemispheric functional connectivity was significantly reduced in Notch3R169Cmice compared to Notch3WTmice (p=0.004). No significant differences between genotypes were observed on day 1 and day 7 post-lesion.
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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide
ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Regular screening, especially in high-risk populations, can lead to earlier intervention and better outcomes. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, play a crucial role. Advances in ablation techniques and the development of new anticoagulants are also improving patient outcomes.
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Examining Healthy Lifestyles as a Mediator of the Association Between Socially Determined Vulnerabilities and Incident Heart Failure
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
JANUARY 16, 2025
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. The primary outcome was incident HF. BACKGROUND:Increased burden of socially determined vulnerabilities (SDV), which include nonmedical conditions that contribute to patient health, is associated with incident heart failure (HF).
Abstract TP149: Development and Implementation of an Algorithm for Early Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement in Acute Stroke Patients
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Background:Dysphagia is a common complication of stroke and often leads to the need for modified diets and alternate feeding routes. Data collected included age, diet recommendation, and initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Score with a focus on length of time from PEG recommendation to PEG placement and LOS.
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Abstract 4139791: A short version of HFD/L-NAME mouse model enabling time-effective proof of concept studies to evaluate drugs targeting the cardiometabolic and mild hypertension associated HFpEF phenotype.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
EMPA had positive outcome on cardiac remodeling in terms of left ventricle hypertrophy and enlargement (p<0.05 We evaluated the presence of HFpEF hallmark and corroborated our data with literature. Mean blood pressure was consistently increased in HFD/L-NAME mice (p<0.05
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