ZOE Science & Nutrition How to prevent heart disease, according to science
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Nov 9, 2023 In this riveting discussion, Professor Eric Rimm from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health addresses the critical issue of heart disease. He debunks myths, stressing that risk can be managed through lifestyle changes. The conversation dives into the impact of diet, exercise, and even sleep on heart health, emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition. Rimm highlights groundbreaking research that showcases how women uniquely experience heart disease and how habits formed at any age can lower risk. Tune in for enlightening insights!
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Sleep and Heart Disease
- Prioritize getting enough sleep to lower your heart disease risk.
- Lack of sleep is a significant risk factor, especially if combined with other unhealthy habits.
Early Cholesterol Diagnosis
- Jonathan Wolf's father was diagnosed with high cholesterol in his 20s.
- The advice he received then, like avoiding butter and eating margarine, might have worsened his condition.
Understanding Heart Disease
- Heart disease encompasses various conditions, including valve problems, heart failure, and atherosclerosis.
- Atherosclerosis is the most common type, involving plaque buildup in arteries, eventually leading to heart attacks.