SCVC Healthspan Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/scvc-healthspan Lifespan is the total number of years we live whereas healthspan is how many of those years we remain healthy and free from disease. Around the globe more and more people are showing an interest in healthspan and what they can do for themself to improve their future health. The Surrey Cardiovascular Clinic is a specialist multidisciplinary imaging and treatment centre based in Surrey Research Park Guildford where we offer one stop clinics and advanced prevention programs. © 2025 Ed Leatham 20f03eb3-9a4f-51e0-9b94-0b62ea34e5db no en Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:42:34 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:27:06 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/RvU3qAzcZvlVcYLpg2u70QhUV-TT6kPY1b0tR8ylpS0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YWUx/ZjdhNzQ2NmFkZWVm/ZGExZDU2MjkyODUx/ZGIwMy5wbmc.jpg SCVC Healthspan episodic Ed Leatham Lifespan is the total number of years we live whereas healthspan is how many of those years we remain healthy and free from disease. Around the globe more and more people are showing an interest in healthspan and what they can do for themself to improve their future health. The Surrey Cardiovascular Clinic is a specialist multidisciplinary imaging and treatment centre based in Surrey Research Park Guildford where we offer one stop clinics and advanced prevention programs. Lifespan is the total number of years we live whereas healthspan is how many of those years we remain healthy and free from disease. Wellness, Healthspan, Heart disease Surrey Cardiovascular Clinic No No Does Losing Visceral Fat Improve Joint Pain via Reducing Inflammation? 3 3 Does Losing Visceral Fat Improve Joint Pain via Reducing Inflammation? full 692f1db1-b13d-4446-9f1d-13fdbd5d71a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f93da6f Adipose tissue—particularly visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—is not merely a passive energy store. It is metabolically active and pro-inflammatory, secreting cytokines and adipokines that drive systemic inflammation. It is therefore plausible that reducing VAT may alleviate joint pain by lowering inflammatory signalling, not just mechanical stress. In this article, we explore the hypothesis that weight loss reduces arthritis and joint pain by lowering inflammatory mediator release from VAT, rather than load-bearing mechanics alone.

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]]> Adipose tissue—particularly visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—is not merely a passive energy store. It is metabolically active and pro-inflammatory, secreting cytokines and adipokines that drive systemic inflammation. It is therefore plausible that reducing VAT may alleviate joint pain by lowering inflammatory signalling, not just mechanical stress. In this article, we explore the hypothesis that weight loss reduces arthritis and joint pain by lowering inflammatory mediator release from VAT, rather than load-bearing mechanics alone.

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:42:23 -0700 Ed Leatham Ed Leatham 947 Adipose tissue—particularly visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—is not merely a passive energy store. It is metabolically active and pro-inflammatory, secreting cytokines and adipokines that drive systemic inflammation. It is therefore plausible that reducing VAT may alleviate joint pain by lowering inflammatory signalling, not just mechanical stress. In this article, we explore the hypothesis that weight loss reduces arthritis and joint pain by lowering inflammatory mediator release from VAT, rather than load-bearing mechanics alone.

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]]> Wellness, Healthspan, Heart disease No How to Lose Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) and Improve Metabolic Health: A Guide to Sustainable Weight Loss 2 2 How to Lose Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) and Improve Metabolic Health: A Guide to Sustainable Weight Loss full 9b9827a0-aa7c-4516-b740-8c4997d28e09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/308d96a0 Traditionally, cardiologists have focused on managing heart conditions through medication and lifestyle interventions, but with the growing evidence surrounding the benefits of managing glucose levels and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) loss, there has been a shift towards more integrated care. This includes incorporating treatments like GLP-1 mimetics into the broader strategy for patients with cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions. For patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation, reducing visceral fat and improving glycaemic control can have a profound impact on both symptom management and long-term prognosis. In this blog article and podcast we discuss what is involved.

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]]> Traditionally, cardiologists have focused on managing heart conditions through medication and lifestyle interventions, but with the growing evidence surrounding the benefits of managing glucose levels and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) loss, there has been a shift towards more integrated care. This includes incorporating treatments like GLP-1 mimetics into the broader strategy for patients with cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions. For patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation, reducing visceral fat and improving glycaemic control can have a profound impact on both symptom management and long-term prognosis. In this blog article and podcast we discuss what is involved.

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]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:10:02 -0700 Ed Leatham Ed Leatham 1081 Traditionally, cardiologists have focused on managing heart conditions through medication and lifestyle interventions, but with the growing evidence surrounding the benefits of managing glucose levels and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) loss, there has been a shift towards more integrated care. This includes incorporating treatments like GLP-1 mimetics into the broader strategy for patients with cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions. For patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation, reducing visceral fat and improving glycaemic control can have a profound impact on both symptom management and long-term prognosis. In this blog article and podcast we discuss what is involved.

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]]> Wellness, Healthspan, Heart disease No The Expanding Waistline in Men: Spare Tyre, Killer Visceral Fat, or Just Flabby muscles? 1 1 The Expanding Waistline in Men: Spare Tyre, Killer Visceral Fat, or Just Flabby muscles? full 68c1eed5-b2b6-47db-aff4-217d6244db08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79b8cf67 Most men over 30 will recognise the slow but steady expansion of the waistline. Whether you call it a spare tyre, a dad bod, or just a bit of extra padding, not all belly fat is created equal — and not all of it is harmless.

Some types of abdominal fat are mostly cosmetic. Others are dangerous, inflammatory, and metabolically active — the kind of fat that silently drives heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and even advanced cancers.

Let’s break down the three main culprits behind the male belly — and what you can do about them.

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]]> Most men over 30 will recognise the slow but steady expansion of the waistline. Whether you call it a spare tyre, a dad bod, or just a bit of extra padding, not all belly fat is created equal — and not all of it is harmless.

Some types of abdominal fat are mostly cosmetic. Others are dangerous, inflammatory, and metabolically active — the kind of fat that silently drives heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and even advanced cancers.

Let’s break down the three main culprits behind the male belly — and what you can do about them.

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:21:03 -0700 Ed Leatham Ed Leatham 738 Most men over 30 will recognise the slow but steady expansion of the waistline. Whether you call it a spare tyre, a dad bod, or just a bit of extra padding, not all belly fat is created equal — and not all of it is harmless.

Some types of abdominal fat are mostly cosmetic. Others are dangerous, inflammatory, and metabolically active — the kind of fat that silently drives heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and even advanced cancers.

Let’s break down the three main culprits behind the male belly — and what you can do about them.

Full blog article

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