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Inside Exercise

#69 - Should middle-aged men pull on lycra? With Dr Andre La Gerche

Oct 22, 2023
Dr Andre La Gerche, world-leading Sports Cardiologist, discusses the impact of exercise on heart health. Topics include abnormal right ventricle function, increased coronary artery calcium levels, atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes, and the benefits of exercise in preventing heart failure. The conversation touches on genetics, misinformation in the exercise field, and the positive impacts of exercise on longevity and quality of life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Regular exercise, despite potential risks, has numerous benefits for heart health and overall longevity.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including good cholesterol levels and blood pressure, can help mitigate the potential risks associated with increased coronary artery calcium levels.

Deep dives

Exercise is good for the heart

Exercise is important for overall heart health and longevity. It increases one's health span and even lifespan. Although intense and prolonged exercise can cause some changes to right ventricle function and lead to increased coronary artery calcium levels and atrial fibrillation, exercise still has numerous benefits for the heart. Despite these potential risks, individuals who engage in regular exercise have lower mortality rates. The key is to keep exercise in context and understand that the benefits outweigh any potential negatives.

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