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The One Number I'd Measure to Avoid a Heart Attack

Source: Youtube - Dr. Stan Bradfield • Published: 12 Oct 2026, 10:30

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Youtube - Dr. Stan Bradfield.

Waist-to-height ratio: a practical health check you can do at home and learn about in a clinician’s guided prevention piece. It previews advice on measurement and how this single metric fits into broader heart-health strategies.

The One Number I'd Measure to Avoid a Heart Attack
Key Takeaways
  • Waist-to-height ratio is recommended as the single practical measurement to predict cardiovascular risk.
  • HbA1c and fasting insulin have limitations as lone predictors because they miss insulin compensation and variability.
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