Tag: cardiometabolic health
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Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Overview Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents are linked to adverse cardiometabolic outcomes, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and early atherosclerotic changes. Vitamin D has attracted interest as a potential modulator of metabolic health due to its roles in inflammation, glucose metabolism, and endothelial function. This article summarizes a grade-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis…
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Antidepressants: Cardiometabolic Effects Vary by Medication, Study Finds
Overview: Antidepressants and Cardiometabolic Health Antidepressants are a cornerstone in treating mood disorders, but they can influence cardiometabolic health in diverse ways. A recent study published online in The Lancet highlights that different antidepressants are associated with varying physiological effects beyond mood improvement. This has important implications for clinicians and patients who must weigh mental…
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Antidepressants Vary Significantly in Cardiometabolic Effects: What New Research Means for Patients
Overview: Antidepressants and Metabolic Health Antidepressants are a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety, but they do not affect every patient in the same way. A recent online publication in The Lancet reports that antidepressants can induce cardiometabolic and other physiological changes, and the magnitude and direction of these effects vary across medications. The…
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Antidepressants: Cardiometabolic Effects Vary by Drug
Antidepressants and Cardiometabolic Health: An Emerging Picture Antidepressants are a cornerstone of treating mood disorders, but their effects extend beyond mood regulation. A recent online report of a Lancet study suggests that these medications can induce cardiometabolic and other physiological changes, and that the magnitude and direction of these changes vary across different drugs. This…
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How Exercise Snacks Boost Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Sedentary Adults
What Are Exercise Snacks and Why They Matter New research highlights a simple, practical approach to leveling up fitness: exercise snacks. These are intentional, short bursts of physical activity lasting five minutes or less, sprinkled throughout the day. Think stair climbing during a work break, quick bodyweight moves, or a few minutes of tai chi.…