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Study Finds A New Pathway Connecting Diet, Genetics And Body Weight

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Westminster, MD

https://phys.org/news/2024-08-pathway-diet-gene...

Study finds a new pathway connecting diet, genetics and body weight
Study finds a new pathway connecting diet, genetics and body weight
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute I double checked this and what an amazing story and powerful lesson! Thanks for sharing!

Statins ( Yay Or Nay)

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Cameron Park, CA

Well my doc thinks with my new number ( total cholesterol jumping to 248 from 215) in three weeks
I need a statin 😩😩😩

Looking for insight on statins
Any better or worse than the other ? What is a no no on statins ? Can you come off statins ? I’m 63 ( sometimes my BP is in the 130s/over 70s and sometimes 110s/70s

Looking to hear from people who have to take another medication just to keep walking the earth 🤗🤗🤗

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Statins are commonly used to manage heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Function: Statins stop the body from producing cholesterol and… read more

Recent CT Scan Revealed A Lesion On My Left Kidney.

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Jasper, AL

In 2016 I had an ultrasound performed to investigate chronic pain at the left-hand side below diaphragm. Examined the front abdominal only and discovered liver scarring and granulomas. Then in 2019 had a RA stent put in during a heart attack. I've experienced the same episodes of discomfort and pain on occasion as before 2016 and since 2019. All my exams have occurred when I was feeling ok until this last one when an elevated BP and WBC was recorded. CT scan ordered to look for lung cancer… read more

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Since My Cardiac Event, I Find I Get Very Emotional Listening To Music. Has Anyone Else Been Experiencing This?

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Richmond Hill, NY
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

We are all human! I started journaling and yoga which I never would have considered as it just wasn't "manly". I'm over that and love both. Stay strong and enjoy your weekend.

How Do You Deal With Heart Disease

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Nashville, TN

I want to find out how people deal with having heart disease

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I did contact the hospital COO about a cardiac support group and she was glad to see my request. She is looking into it, so there is hope! One of my friends used to run the Cardia Rehab years ago. She… read more

How Many Of You Suffer From Anxiety Now Tht Your Heart Condition Is Here????????

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Toronto, CA

tell me what you do to calm yourself/???

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

gee i was kicked off here that long . hi all hope all are relaxed

Anybody Have Cure For Arthritis,diabetes And Heart Disease?

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Thabazimbi, ZA

Good day

I do not want to complain but enough seems to be enough.
I have been diabetic type 1 for 32 years. This started my heart disease in 2009 (stent) and 2021 (double heart attack + stent).
This past week it was like all aches and pains in my joints (hands and feet)

Please give me a home remedy for at least one of these conditions ...

I have had enough

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@AuntAnt
The thing with other doctors side note is that those doctors are writing about there patients. Its like this number af doctors are raving about Entresto being the greasted HA medications. To… read more

Has BMI Ever Designated You Overweight Or Obese?

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Westminster, MD

American Medical Association says use of BMI metric on its own has done ‘historical harm’

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4054274-a...

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I used to be a dressage horse rider. I once took a lesson with a big name trainer. He would not give lessons to riders with a high bmi. My bmi was ideal, but i lost all respect for him. I took my… read more

What Are The Three Symbols I See At The Bottom Of Many Post

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Sierra Vista, AZ
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Looks like love it, like it. the down arrow is to report something. Top right is to add to team.

Weight

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Adolphus, KY

I gained 3lbs in 24hrs. Swelling not sure where. Maybe belly?? Very little in feet and ankles. Feeling okay, can't complain. Will watch my sodium better. I think I over did the sodium yesterday a bit. (McDonalds), lol.

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

True!!