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Jim Fixx comes to mind, he seemed the epitome of fitness and a big part of the jogging craze that swept America in the early 80's.
He died of a massive heart attack while on a morning jog. But the thing is, Jim led a very unhealthy lifestyle before discovering running. He smoked a lot and was overweight and had history of heart disease in family. And he suffered from massive chest pains even as a runner.
I remember when Jim Fixx died . He was 52 and died while running alone in VT. A massive heart attack. It was a shock to everyone when he died. His family was plagued with heart disease. If I remember correctly. Both his father and grandfather died before they were 40 or 50. Massive heart attacks. Family history of disease sadly impacts our health. Still you don't sit on a sofa, as a means to prevent such outcomes. You get moving and hope you can beat the odds.
I remember when Jim Fixx died . He was 52 and died while running alone in VT. A massive heart attack. It was a shock to everyone when he died. His family was plagued with heart disease. If I remember correctly. Both his father and grandfather died before they were 40 or 50. Massive heart attacks. Family history of disease sadly impacts our health. Still you don't sit on a sofa, as a means to prevent such outcomes. You get moving and hope you can beat the odds.
There is no reason to think that will allow you to "beat the odds"
A simple visit to the cardiologist will give you peace of mind. (some insurance plans allow you to visit them and get a hearth check up) I plan to do one this year and then every 5 years.
Last two a Nuala exams I tell me MD that I plan on running half marathon. He tells me to hydrate. Ne did listen for murmurs.This time I asked for 12 lead ekg (former cardiac nurse here). Normal ekg, normal rhythm. But really need stress test for more peace of mind. Even a cardiac cath might help, or nuclear perfusion study, echo, but if you're low risk, and no symptoms no MD would do all of that. Lipids done annually. But other than that, and risk stratification, there's not much you're going to get.
. A good percentage of what will happen to you, in terms of your health, has already been predetermined. While that doesn't mean you can't help yourself....to a degree, you are not going to add 20 years to your life (although being in shape can improve the quality of your life.
I agree with this wholeheartedly. I think the gulf between those consumed by fitness and those who ignore all but ongoing disease/ailments is often ignored. The difference between 15 pounds and 50 pounds overweight is vast. It's funny how people use 'you only live once to validate poor decisions' but rarely good ones.
I have begun looking at fitness like retirement planning. Its better to get a handle on it before middle age because waiting til 55 leaves you no room for error. Waiting til 60 basically leaves you little room for progress.
2-time Olympic Gold Medalist pair skater Sergei Grinkov from Russia died of a heart attack at the age of 28 in Lake Placid, NY in 1995 while rehearsing for the Stars on Ice touring ice show, less than a year after winning his 2nd OGM. In his case, it may have been genetic, because his father had also died of a heart attack.
Last two a Nuala exams I tell me MD that I plan on running half marathon. He tells me to hydrate. Ne did listen for murmurs.This time I asked for 12 lead ekg (former cardiac nurse here). Normal ekg, normal rhythm. But really need stress test for more peace of mind. Even a cardiac cath might help, or nuclear perfusion study, echo, but if you're low risk, and no symptoms no MD would do all of that. Lipids done annually. But other than that, and risk stratification, there's not much you're going to get.
Cardiac catherization can CAUSE a heart attack by disturbing plaque. I know because that is what killed my biological father at 48 years old. You don't get one unless there is strong evidence that there is major plaque build up, not to get cleared for a voluntary, athletic event.
There is no reason to think that will allow you to "beat the odds"
Ah there is reason to believe it's possible to improve your position in the odds game. Say with active runners their heart and arteries tend to be larger in size and could at least in theory allow for plaque buildup while still having ample blood flow
There is no reason to think that will allow you to "beat the odds"
All the evidence points to diet and exercise stacking the deck in your favor. That said, even if you know what card is coming next, doesn't mean you win EVERY time.
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