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Physiology Friday #245: Fitness Protects against Neurodegenerative Diseases—Even in Those at the Greatest Risk

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. dementia and Alzheimer’s) can be assessed using polygenic risk scores, which aggregate the effects of numerous genetic variants to estimate genetic predisposition.

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Physiology Friday November Recap

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In case you missed it, here are all of the studies I covered in the November 2024 installments of the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Enjoy (or re-enjoy) these summaries, and don’t forget to share them with someone you think might learn from or be interested in them.

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Abstract 8: Polygenic Resistance to Blood Pressure Treatment and Stroke Risk

Stroke Journal

Background:Common genetic variation explains up to 40% of blood pressure variation. Despite this compelling physiological impact, the role of common genetic variation in blood pressure treatment and their sequelae remains understudied. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A8-A8, February 1, 2024. for both analyses).Conclusions:Among

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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

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Therefore, athletes, especially those with genetic predispositions or cardiovascular symptoms, should monitor their health history, risk factors, and exercise intensity carefully to balance performance and long-term heart health. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication.