Heart Health and Heart Disease
01 Introduction
Welcome to the February edition of Inside Longevity. This month, we're focusing on heart disease and heart health. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there are steps you can take to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of developing this condition. In this newsletter, we'll be sharing some of the latest research and tips for keeping your heart healthy and extending your lifespan.
02 Why Is Hearth Health So Important?
Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. According to cdc.gov, the most common type is coronary artery disease, which can lead to heart attacks. Many other factors play a role in heart disease, such as in inflammation, epigenetic changes in the cells that make up the blood vessels, the microbiome (the bacteria in your gut), and so on. Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death, but it also increases the risk of stroke and other serious health problems. By focusing on heart health and making lifestyle changes, you can improve your longevity and reduce your risk of heart disease.
03 Assessing Cardiovascular Risk
HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol ratios are important biomarkers to assess cardiovascular risk. However, people can have normal HDL, LDL, or cholesterol levels, and still have an increased risk of heart disease. Low-grade smoldering in inflammation can also increase the risk of heart disease. Therefore, hs-CRP, a measure of inflammation, would also need to be measured.
Keep in mind that when the good cholesterol (HDL) rises, your total cholesterol also rises, so don’t panic if your total cholesterol is too high: look at the ratio of total cholesterol versus HDL cholesterol: the lower, the better.
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04 How To Improve Heart Health
To improve your heart health, it's important to focus on lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of heart disease. One of the most effective ways to do this is by maintaining a healthy diet. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, two major risk factors for heart disease.
Additionally, it's important to get regular exercise, as physical activity can help lower your risk of heart disease by improving circulation, strengthening the heart, and reducing stress.
05 Omega-3 Supplements
Another important way to reduce your risk of heart disease is with omega-3 fats Omega-3 fatty acids are very important for proper health omega 3 fats. Omega 3 fatty acids are very important for proper health. They reduce inflammation and are necessary for optimal immune, heart, eye, and brain health. That’s why various health organizations, including the World Health Organization, recommend consuming sufficiently high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. The best way to consume more omega-3 fats is by eating fatty fish at least four times per week and by also regularly consuming fish roe. However, on top of regular fish consumption, we recommend taking an omega-3 supplement consisting of at least 1500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
06 Longevity Lifestyle: Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplements
Chris Mirabile, Founder and CEO of NOVOS, hosted the Ending Age-Related Diseases (EARD) 2022 Panel Discussion: “Longevity Lifestyle: Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplements.” The annual EARD conference by Lifespan.io brings together distinguished scientists, cutting-edge researchers, and thought leaders, as well as policy and investment experts, to collaborate, exchange, and connect. Watch the discussion now to hear about tips to maintain a longevity lifestyle from the top experts in the field.