Men's Health & Aging
Cardiovascular Health for Men: The Markers That Matter
Beyond cholesterol — the metrics that actually predict heart-attack risk and how to move them.
8 min read · XT Editorial Team · Reviewed & updated
Modern risk markers
ApoB, Lp(a), fasting insulin, hsCRP, and a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan tell a deeper story than total cholesterol alone. Ask your physician about the full panel after 40.
What moves them
Zone-2 cardio 2–3x/week, resistance training, Mediterranean-pattern eating, fiber intake, and managing visceral fat have the strongest evidence.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a CAC scan worth it?
- For men 40+ with any family history of heart disease, yes — it changes treatment decisions in many cases.
- Are statins overprescribed?
- Debated. They're life-saving for high-risk patients and overused in low-risk ones. Personalized risk modeling matters.
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