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LP(a) – The Genetic Heart Risk You May Never Have Heard Of
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LP(a) – The Genetic Heart Risk You May Never Have Heard Of

LP(a) is a genetically determined particle that drives cardiovascular risk independently of diet and exercise. Measuring and managing is vital for a truly personalized prevention plan.

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How Saturated Fat Impacts ApoB: A Practical Guide to Heart Health
apoB, cardiovascular health, heart disease, diet & nutrition David Saintsing 1/18/26 apoB, cardiovascular health, heart disease, diet & nutrition David Saintsing 1/18/26

How Saturated Fat Impacts ApoB: A Practical Guide to Heart Health

Most people focus on the cholesterol in their food, but the real driver of heart risk may be in your physiology. Discover the powerful dietary levers you have for managing ApoB.

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HDL: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What We Still Don’t Know
cholesterol, cardiovascular health, heart disease, ascvd David Saintsing 1/6/26 cholesterol, cardiovascular health, heart disease, ascvd David Saintsing 1/6/26

HDL: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What We Still Don’t Know

While often labeled "good cholesterol," HDL is actually a complex signaling particle that reflects your metabolic health rather than directly preventing plaque.

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How to Make Sense of Cholesterol Tests—and What Actually Drives Cardiovascular Risk
cardiovascular health, apoB, heart disease, cholesterol David Saintsing 12/30/25 cardiovascular health, apoB, heart disease, cholesterol David Saintsing 12/30/25

How to Make Sense of Cholesterol Tests—and What Actually Drives Cardiovascular Risk

Stop being confused by cholesterol tests. Learn why ApoB is a more accurate predictor of heart disease than LDL-C and how these particles actually drive atherosclerosis.

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Why a Zero Calcium Score Isn’t Enough: A New Study on LDL, Young Adults, and Hidden Plaque
cardiovascular health, heart disease, apoB, cholesterol, research review Tate Behning 12/23/25 cardiovascular health, heart disease, apoB, cholesterol, research review Tate Behning 12/23/25

Why a Zero Calcium Score Isn’t Enough: A New Study on LDL, Young Adults, and Hidden Plaque

A zero calcium score doesn't guarantee clear arteries. New research shows how LDL drives "hidden" soft plaque and heart risk

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Atherosclerosis Drivers (Part 2) - How Plaques Grow, Change, and Lead to Cardiovascular Events
heart disease, cardiovascular health, apoB Tate Behning 12/16/25 heart disease, cardiovascular health, apoB Tate Behning 12/16/25

Atherosclerosis Drivers (Part 2) - How Plaques Grow, Change, and Lead to Cardiovascular Events

It turns out, the most dangerous plaques aren't always the biggest ones. They are the "soft," inflamed plaques that can tear open without warning.

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What Drives Atherosclerosis? Understanding How Heart Disease Starts and Why It Begins Early
cardiovascular health, apoB, heart disease, cholesterol Tate Behning 12/9/25 cardiovascular health, apoB, heart disease, cholesterol Tate Behning 12/9/25

What Drives Atherosclerosis? Understanding How Heart Disease Starts and Why It Begins Early

Heart disease isn't an event; it's a process. Let’s explore the biology of atherosclerosis to reveal how the glycocalyx, ApoB particles, and early life choices shape your cardiovascular destiny.

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Heart Tests: CAC vs CCTA vs CCTA With Cleerly
cardiovascular health, heart disease Tate Behning 11/18/25 cardiovascular health, heart disease Tate Behning 11/18/25

Heart Tests: CAC vs CCTA vs CCTA With Cleerly

Why Your Heart Test Might Be Missing Early Disease.

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Study: Stroke, Strength, and the Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s
research review, stroke, cardiovascular health, alzheimers Tate Behning 7/16/25 research review, stroke, cardiovascular health, alzheimers Tate Behning 7/16/25

Study: Stroke, Strength, and the Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease prevention is no longer just about brain games. Research shows that what happens in your muscles and blood vessels has a direct impact on your risk of dementia.

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