Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health (EPI Lifestyle) 2020 Scientific Sessions

Increased physical activity may reduce mortality risk in older adults

Elaine Soliven, 20200423095948

Higher levels of light-intensity physical activity (LIPA) appears to be associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality in older adults, regardless of frailty status, according to a study presented at the EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20200414140001

Two US-based prospective studies presented at the recent EPI Scientific Sessions 2020 suggested that replacing animal-based foods with plant-based ones could reduce mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

Elaine Soliven, 20200411000000

Increasing olive oil consumption by at least 7 grams per day was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study presented at the EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.

High cardiorespiratory fitness could reduce heart failure risk in obese, T2DM patients

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20200404110003

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who are overweight or obese but have high cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF)* may have a reduced risk of heart failure (HF), according to a study presented at EPI Lifestyle 2020.

Upping step count could reduce T2D, hypertension risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20200327140101

A study presented at the recent EPI Scientific Sessions showed that increasing step count could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension.

Starting oestradiol therapy soon after menopause may be good for heart health

Pearl Toh, 20200325190000

Taking oestradiol therapy within 6 years after the start of menopause significantly delayed lipid plaque buildup in arterial walls — a leading cause of atherosclerosis, but such benefit was not seen when starting oestradiol a decade after menopause, reveals a secondary analysis of the ELITE* study presented at the recent EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.

Healthy sleep habits may help cut CVD risk, weight loss

Pearl Toh, 20200318190000

Having sufficient and healthy sleep, in addition to adopting healthy lifestyle based on the AHA* Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) guidelines, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), according to the longitudinal MESA** Sleep Study presented at EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.