The Claim
In a cohort of 1,024 middle-aged and older adults, the combination of low epicardial adipose tissue volume and low coronary artery calcium score is associated with the highest probability of survival over a median follow-up period of 7.3 years.
What the research says
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Middle-aged and older adults with both low levels of fat around the heart and low calcium buildup in heart arteries had the highest survival rates over 7.3 years.
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In a cohort of 1,024 middle-aged and older adults, those with both low epicardial adipose tissue volume and low coronary artery calcium score had the highest probability of survival over a median follow-up of 7.3 years.
Less fat around the heart means less pressure and inflammation on the coronary arteries, and less calcium buildup keeps those arteries open and flexible. This allows the heart to get the oxygen and nutrients it needs without strain, so it can keep working properly for longer.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with less fat around the heart and less calcium in their heart arteries were much more likely to stay healthy over nearly 8 years. Those with more of both had over 5 times the risk of heart problems.
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