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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. But what if there's more to the picture than just cholesterol?

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Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

There's no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Exercising to get your V02 max to very high levels is something many people will struggle to do. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. Because with good nutrition and exercise, it is possible to reduce your blood pressure if needed.

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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. Enjoy the process.

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. So, let’s cover seven things that reduce the risk of a subsequent heart attack. This is a program that starts the day of your heart attack. Cardiac Rehabilitation.

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3 Mistakes Most People Make About High Blood Pressure.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

And given that about 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, this is a worthwhile exercise. In simple terms, the higher your blood pressure, the higher the risk of a future heart attack or stroke. Even systolic (Top number) blood pressures of greater than 90 mmHg increase the risk of future heart disease 2.

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

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This condition, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. This condition reduces blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of angina (chest pain) and heart attacks.