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In a momentous occasion, the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) unveiled its Heart and Lung building, marking a significant leap forward in the region’s healthcare landscape. Nestled in the heart of Western Visayas, this state-of-the-art facility stands as a beacon of excellence, offering comprehensive cardiovascular and pulmonary care services to patients across the region.

Intermittent Fasting has been gaining in popularity. A recent study found that 10% of the American population participates in this diet. It is a caloric restriction revolving around a short window for eating and a comparatively larger window for fasting. In this article, we review the health benefits against the potential cardiovascular concerns.

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With the emergence and increasing popularity of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists for the treatment of obesity in recent years, it might be worth investigating if these agents are able to reduce the cardiovascular risks associated with overweight and obesity, especially since they have been shown to reduce risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high cardiovascular risk.

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A recent study shows that delaying sleep by just 90 minutes each night damages blood vessels, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases. A study conducted in the University of Columbia recently showed that mild sleep restriction among female individuals causes an increase in oxidative stress in blood vessels. It is the first direct evidence linking mild, chronic sleep deficits to causing heart disease.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in many countries, including India, and China. Although heart disease is often associated with men, women are just as likely to develop the condition. It’s crucial for women to understand the risk factors for heart disease and take steps to maintain cardiovascular health.

Two recent studies examined the effects of smoking cessation after cardiovascular events. One found quitters halved their odds of recurrent heart attack within 6 months. The other recorded indistinguishable mortality risks for quitters and nonsmokers after 4 years, whereas persistent smoking was associated with double the mortality risk.

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