The brave new era of heart health for your population
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Dr. Tim Church, MD, MPH, PHD, Wondr Health Chief Medical Office delves into the brave new era of heart health
It’s no secret that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. For years, high blood pressure has been known as the silent killer as it is one of the risk factors for developing heart disease. There is a strong correlation between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes puts your population at 2-4x more risk of experiencing a cardiac event. But, this year, the conversation around cardiovascular disease looks a little different. The widespread use of GLP-1s to treat overweight or obesity has ushered in a new era of heart health.
Recent results from the SELECT trial demonstrated that GLP-1s reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks by up to 20%. Take a second and think about that—with the use of these medications, the likelihood of a life-changing event, like a stroke or heart attack, decreases by 20%. So, is this the end-all-be-all solution to heart-healthy living? Not quite. Though GLP-1s have the potential to substantially reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks, behavioral support and lifestyle change are critical to help your population improve their cardiovascular (and overall) well-being.
The easiest way you can help your population get a handle on their heart health is by investing in an obesity management solution that promotes results through behavior change. By providing employees with a comprehensive set of resources and support aimed at cultivating and enhancing positive lifestyle choices, employers can play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of heart disease within their workforce, creating a healthier and more resilient population.
There is no better time to start prioritizing the health of your employees than now.
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Learn more about Wondr Health solutions for your population. Wondr Advanced combines personalized medicine with a proven behavior-change program for long-term weight loss, reduced stress and anxiety, improved movement, and better sleep.
