Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

  • What Is Lipoprotein(a)?

    ByMike Nash

    Table of Contents What Is Lipoprotein(a)? Is Lipoprotein(a) a Risk Factor for Heart Disease? How Is Lipoprotein(a) Measured? Is Lipoprotein(a) Genetic or Modifiable? Managing High Lipoprotein(a) References and Resources Frequently Asked Questions TL;DR: Lipoprotein(a) — written as Lp(a) — is a genetically determined particle that raises cardiovascular risk independently of LDL cholesterol. Because lifestyle changes…

  • Does Glp-1 Medication Improve Longevity?

    ByMike Nash

    Table of Contents What Are GLP-1 Medications and Why Do They Matter for Longevity? How GLP-1 Medications May Influence Ageing What the Evidence Actually Shows Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction: The Most Relevant Longevity Benefit Limitations and What Remains Unknown References and Resources Does GLP-1 Medication Improve Longevity? TL;DR: GLP-1 receptor agonists are not proven longevity drugs,…