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Does the amount of PUSH-UPs predict a risk of Heart Disease?

- The answer is YES, according to an article published in 2019 in the JAMA Network Open journal.
 
- Participants who were able to complete > 40 PUSH-UPs had lower risk of Heart 🫀Disease as compared to individuals completing < 10 PUSH-UPs.
 
- This study included 1104 male fire fighters with a mean age of 39.6 years and BMI of 28.7. The follow up lasted 10 years.
 
- The authors concluded: 'The findings suggest that higher baseline push-up capacity is associated with a lower incidence of CardioVascular events. Although larger studies in more diverse cohorts are needed, push-up capacity may be a simple, no-cost measure to estimate functional status.'
 
- Link to the article below:
 
  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2724778

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Dr Bart Olechowski, who consultants patients at private hospitals in Winchester (Sarum Road Hospital), Basingstoke (Candover clinic) and Farnham (Clare Park Hospital) is an enthusiast of healthy and active lifestyle. He offers private tests and treatments including coronary angiography, stents, heart beat and blood pressure monitoring in Hampshire. 

Dr Bart Olechowski is an experienced Consultant Cardiologist in Hampshire, UK.

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by Bartosz Olechowski • 14 Sept, 2024
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Private Consultant Cardiologist in Hampshire, Dr Bart Olechowski sees heart patients.

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by Bartosz Olechowski • 22 Aug, 2024
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Dr Bart Olechowski, private heart specialist, regularly sees private patients in Hampshire.

Lipoprotein a - Lp(a) and Heart Health.

by Bartosz Olechowski • 19 Jul, 2024
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Dr Bart Olechowski is a Consultant Cardiologist, who works in the NHS but also sees private patients

YOGA and Heart Health.

by Bartosz Olechowski • 12 Jul, 2024
According to a study presented at a congress of Heart Failure Association of the ESC in May this year, individuals who had YOGA classes and Medical Therapy experienced improvement in symptoms (NYHA) and in heart function (Ejection fraction).
Private Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Bart Olechowski consultants private cardiology patients.

Napping and Heart Health.

by Bartosz Olechowski • 05 Jul, 2024
Does NAPPING have a positive effect on Your Heart Health? According to a study published in 2019 in Heart Journal, it's only true if you nap once or twice per week.
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Owning a Dog and Heart Health.

by Bartosz Olechowski • 28 Jun, 2024
This study published in 2017 reveals some interested findings and shows that owning a dog has a benefit on overall health and heart health.
Dr Bart Olechowski, private consultant cardiologist at Winchester, Farnham and Basingstoke.

Psychosocial STRESSors AT WORK and Heart Health.

by Bartosz Olechowski • 20 Jun, 2024
What's the effect of Psychosocial Stressors at work on Heart Health? Exposure to Psychosocial Stressors at work was associated with a Higher RISK of Coronary Heart Disease, according to a study published in 2023 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Dr Bart Olechowski cardiology consultations and investigations at private hospitals - Sarum Road Hos

The effect of SALT Substitutes on Heart Health.

by Bartosz Olechowski • 13 Jun, 2024
What is the effect of Salt Substitutes on Heart health? Recently published research sheds some light on this interesting topic.
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Viewing WATER and Blood Pressure/Heart Rate readings

by Bartosz Olechowski • 01 Jun, 2024
Does VIEWING WATER have an impact on your Blood Pressure and Heart Rate? The answer is YES, according to an article published in 2022 in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
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