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Circulation June 2018 PMID 29632216

Associations of Fitness, Physical Activity, Strength, and Genetic Risk With Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal Analyses in the UK Biobank Study.

Emmi Tikkanen, Stefan Gustafsson, Erik Ingelsson

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Peak: 4 in Aug 2020
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The collection of discussions emphasizes the significance of fitness in reducing cardiovascular risk, with phrases like 'a simple way to overcome it' and 'linked to a 49% lower risk' showcasing strong agreement and interest. The tone reflects a focus on practical health benefits and policy implications, indicating deep engagement and recognition of this research's potential to shape health strategies.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts strongly agree with the findings, emphasizing that higher fitness can significantly reduce cardiovascular risks, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by highlighting the potential for lifestyle changes, like exercise, to overcome genetic risks, indicating strong relevance and curiosity.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several discussions delve into specific data, such as the 49% risk reduction, and reference related organizations, suggesting deep engagement with the research implications.

ImpactHigh impact

The consensus suggests this research could influence public health policies by promoting fitness as a key strategy to mitigate genetic risk, signaling high potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that higher physical fitness measures, such as grip strength, physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness, are linked to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases like coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation, even in individuals with high genetic susceptibility.
  • Specific results showed that better fitness levels were associated with approximately 20-30% reduced risk of cardiovascular events across different genetic risk groups, with the strongest protection observed in those with high genetic risk.
  • The findings suggest that improving physical fitness could significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk for everyone, including those genetically predisposed to these conditions, highlighting the importance of physical activity and fitness in disease prevention.]
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Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: Exercise. For those at high genetic risk, high fitness levels are linked to a 49% lower risk for coronary heart disease https://t.co/VRQ7nACpuP

Aug 14, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 23,614 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: exercise. For those at high genetic risk, high fitness levels are linked to a 49% lower risk for coronary heart disease https://t.co/VRQ7nAU0mn

Jul 29, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 23,614 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: exercise. For those at high genetic risk, high fitness levels linked to a 49% lower risk for coronary heart disease https://t.co/VRQ7nACpuP

Aug 14, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 23,614 followers View post →
Edward Laskowski MD
@DrEdSportsMed · X

Your genes are not your fate: In individuals at high genetic risk for CAD and a-fib, high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness associated with: 49% lower risk of CAD 60% lower risk of atrial fibrillation @EIMnews #AmericanHeartMonth @MayoClinic @ACCinTouch https://t.co/t7nxDcjGW3

Feb 5, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,407 followers View post →
bioRxiv Published
@biorxiv_pubd · X

Fitness, Physical Activity, And Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal And Genetic Analyses In The UK Biobank Study published as: https://t.co/UeXcJgcrLY #Circulation #biorxiv

Feb 7, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,908 followers View post →
Nutrition Network
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RT @DrMichaelMol: If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: exercise. For those at high genetic…

Jul 29, 2022 · 1 share · 7,267 followers View post →

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Nutrition Network
@NutritionNetwrk · X

RT @DrMichaelMol: If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: exercise. For those at high genetic…

Jul 29, 2022 · 1 share · 7,267 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: exercise. For those at high genetic risk, high fitness levels are linked to a 49% lower risk for coronary heart disease https://t.co/VRQ7nAU0mn

Jul 29, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 23,614 followers View post →
Jayne Bullen
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RT @DrMichaelMol: If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: Exercise. For those at high genetic…

Aug 14, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,286 followers View post →
THATO MMEREKI
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RT @DrMichaelMol: If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: Exercise. For those at high genetic…

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RT @DrMichaelMol: If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: Exercise. For those at high genetic…

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Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: Exercise. For those at high genetic risk, high fitness levels are linked to a 49% lower risk for coronary heart disease https://t.co/VRQ7nACpuP

Aug 14, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 23,614 followers View post →
Timothy Hewett, PhD
@TimothyHewett1 · X

RT @DrEdSportsMed: Your genes are not your fate: In individuals at high genetic risk for CAD and a-fib, high levels of cardiorespiratory fi…

Feb 5, 2020 · 1 share · 2,517 followers View post →
Edward Laskowski MD
@DrEdSportsMed · X

Your genes are not your fate: In individuals at high genetic risk for CAD and a-fib, high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness associated with: 49% lower risk of CAD 60% lower risk of atrial fibrillation @EIMnews #AmericanHeartMonth @MayoClinic @ACCinTouch https://t.co/t7nxDcjGW3

Feb 5, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,407 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

If you have a #genetic risk for heart #disease, there is a simple way to overcome it: exercise. For those at high genetic risk, high fitness levels linked to a 49% lower risk for coronary heart disease https://t.co/VRQ7nACpuP

Aug 14, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 23,614 followers View post →
Internet Medical
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Associations of Fitness, Physical Activity, Strength, and Genetic Risk With Cardiovascular… https://t.co/ve3NIW6tXA

Aug 8, 2019 · 3,264 followers View post →
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New from #The_MRC https://t.co/rOKEAYObsV Associations of Fitness, Physical Activity, Strength and Genetic Risk with Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal Analyses in the UK Biobank Study

Jun 13, 2019 · 1,549 followers View post →
Dajiang Liu
@dajiangliu81 · X

RT @biorxiv_pubd: Fitness, Physical Activity, And Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal And Genetic Analyses In The UK Biobank Study publish…

Feb 7, 2019 · 1 share · 784 followers View post →
bioRxiv Published
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Fitness, Physical Activity, And Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal And Genetic Analyses In The UK Biobank Study published as: https://t.co/UeXcJgcrLY #Circulation #biorxiv

Feb 7, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,908 followers View post →