NAFLD: The Silent Liver Epidemic impacting Healthspan
One in every four South Asians (even non-obese!) is suffering from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) at this time, independent of location. Even though this condition doesn't receive as much attention as heart disease, it severely impacts Healthspan, contributing to years lived in poor health, despite an outward appearance of wellness. The liver has been ignored long enough! Subtle elevations of liver enzymes could be an indication of something deeper going on. So what is NAFLD? ...
NAFLD: The Silent Liver Epidemic impacting Healthspan
One in every four South Asians (even non-obese!) is suffering from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) at this time, independent of location. Even though this condition doesn't receive as much attention as heart disease, it severely impacts Healthspan, contributing to years lived in poor health, despite an outward appearance of wellness. The liver has been ignored long enough! Subtle elevations of liver enzymes could be an indication of something deeper going on. So what is NAFLD? ...
New cardiac risk calculator for 30-40yr olds
If you are under a 30-40 year old, there previously was really no good way to understand your risk of cardiac disease in the medium to long term. That changed with the new ASCVD risk calculator released by the AHA last month. ASCVD risk assessments provide a % risk score of developing cardiac disease based on your body’s current status. It helps to assess how rigorously we need to take care of your health today to prevent heart disease down the road, and whether this entails starting medicati...
New cardiac risk calculator for 30-40yr olds
If you are under a 30-40 year old, there previously was really no good way to understand your risk of cardiac disease in the medium to long term. That changed with the new ASCVD risk calculator released by the AHA last month. ASCVD risk assessments provide a % risk score of developing cardiac disease based on your body’s current status. It helps to assess how rigorously we need to take care of your health today to prevent heart disease down the road, and whether this entails starting medicati...
