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Evaluating the relative importance of different blood pressure indices in screening for NAFLD: a survey report based on a health examination population

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

This analysis documented the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for each standard deviation (SD) increase. This finding was confirmed in populations without exercise habits, under 60 years of age, with normal blood pressure, and in non-obese groups.

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From NASH to MASH: New Terms for Liver Diseases Unveiled at the 2023 Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

A session at the 18 th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC), explored the intersection of cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity and insulin resistance with liver disease, beginning with some important new updates on the preferred terms for these diseases. Eckel, MD On Thursday, Oct.

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3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. Two major risk factors for CVD are hypertension and diabetes, which also place a heavier burden on minority groups.

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Physiology Friday #197: Do Morning Workouts Maximize the Cardiometabolic Benefits of Exercise?

Physiologically Speaking

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role. mmHg in the PMEX group.

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Physiology Friday #197: Do Morning Workouts Maximize the Cardiometabolic Benefits of Exercise?

Physiologically Speaking

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role. mmHg in the PMEX group.

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Does Erectile Dysfunction Improve After Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

The connection between heart health, vascular risk factors, and sexual function is well-documented, with poor cardiovascular health often leading to or exacerbating erectile issues. Lifestyle Habits: Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise can all negatively impact sexual function.

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Physiology Friday #211: Morning vs. Evening Exercise for Blood Pressure and Autonomic Nervous System Health

Physiologically Speaking

In one randomized controlled trial of adults with overweight and obesity, morning and afternoon exercise caused comparable weight loss. Exercise has well-documented effects on baroreflex sensitivity and can prevent or reverse age- and disease-related changes in baroreflex sensitivity.