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They are often used with the goals of maintaining or improving cognitive and functional health, overall quality of life and engagement, and the ability to perform activities of daily living
The 12-week schedule keeps that dose constant while frequency falls: daily in weeks 14, five times weekly in weeks 58, and two or three times weekly in weeks 912
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Non-pharmacological approaches remain foundational for cardiac patients: Medically supervised dietary programs: Structured meal plans with registered dietitian support, emphasizing heart-healthy Mediterranean or DASH dietary patterns Cardiac rehabilitation programs: Supervised exercise training tailored to individual cardiac capacity and limitations Behavioral therapy: Cognitive-behavioral interventions addressing eating patterns, stress management, and lifestyle modification Bariatric surgery: For patients with BMI 35 kg/m with obesity-related comorbidities or BMI 40 kg/m (per NIH 1991 criteria