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2. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating , which become longer or continuous over time. [ 4 ]

3. These vascular risks are strongly associated with severe ...

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   Three risk factors — high blood pressure, smoking and atrial fibrillation (which is an irregular heart rhythm) were linked with higher risk of severe compared to mild-moderate stroke,” said Dr ...

4. Sarcopenic obesity - Wikipedia

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   An increased subset of adults over the age of 65 have been classified as having sarcopenic obesity. There is an association between the loss in muscle mass/strength/physical function of sarcopenia and high body fat in obesity as the increased inactivity (sedentary lifestyle) that can occur with a loss in physical function and aging can lead to ...

5. Obesity-associated morbidity - Wikipedia

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   Death rate from obesity, 2019. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic physical and mental illnesses.. The health effects of being overweight but not obese are controversial, with some studies showing that the mortality rate for individuals who are classified as overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) may actually be lower than for those with an ideal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9). [1]

6. Warning sign of type 2 diabetes: 7 ways to reverse prediabetes

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   While a diagnosis of prediabetes can be scary, Cohn emphasized that it doesn’t always have to lead to type 2 diabetes. "By taking action now, you can prevent diabetes from developing," she said.

7. Organ fat in midlife could heighten Alzheimer’s risk via ...

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   Excessive fat around organs in midlife could contribute to Alzheimer’s risk due through neuroinflammation, the results of three small studies have suggested.