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High Blood Pressure: What Can We Do To Prevent It?
BY ROBERT WALTON What’s the point of worrying about your blood pressure? About a quarter of the adult population in England has high blood pressure and it’s a major factor increasing your risk of...
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Salt Substitutes vs. Regular Salt: A Quick Look
BY SELENA RYAN-VIG The evidence comes from a Cochrane Review* and is relevant to adults in the general population. Most of the studies included some people with high blood pressure. The evidence is not...
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Expert Explains Why More People Are Opting For ‘Damp’ January This Year
“Over the past few years, we have seen a rise in individuals adopting a healthier relationship with alcohol. More people are conscious about their drinking behaviour, so it’s unsurprising to have...
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Heart Rate Variability – What To Know About This Biometric Most Fitness...
By Anne R. Crecelius, University of Dayton Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is not as...
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Blood Pressure Targets – How Low Can You Get?
By Robert Walton In this blog for people with cardiovascular disease taking treatment for high blood pressure, Robert Walton, a Cochrane UK Senior Fellow in General Practice, looks at the latest...
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Just 1 Drink a Day Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
By ANDREW YAWN-TULANE The new study confirms for the first time that both low and high daily alcohol intake are continuously associated with increases in blood pressure levels, potentially increasing...
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Mindfulness Can Get People To Stick With Heart-Healthy Food
By Corrie Pikul-Brown The study found that when people with elevated blood pressure participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program, they significantly improved their...
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Dash Diet in Midlife May Shield Women’s Memory Decades Later
By Sasha Walek-NYU Middle-aged women who eat a diet designed to lower blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study...
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More People Should Check Their Blood Pressure at Home
By KARA GAVIN-U. MICHIGAN More than half of adults between the ages of 50 and 80 have a health condition that puts them at high risk of major health emergencies if they don’t keep their blood...
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12+ Benefits of Almonds and Walnuts for Men’s Health
Deez Nuts! I had to say it!… But seriously, introducing almonds and walnuts into your diet can provide numerous health benefits for all men. These tree nuts are not only delicious but also packed with...
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New Strategy Could Lower Blood Pressure in Low-Income Patients
By Andrew Yawn-Tulane Uncontrolled hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature deaths worldwide, disproportionately affects low-income populations. The...
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Rush-Hour Traffic Air Increases Blood Pressure
By ALDEN WOODS-U. WASHINGTON For more than a century, high-traffic roadways have sliced and diced American cities. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most...
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AI Model Predicts Death, Complications for Patients Undergoing Angioplasty,...
By Noah Fromson Listen to this article on Health Lab’s podcast. When a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous...
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Expert Reveals How to Lower Blood Pressure by Listening to Music at Night –...
Sleep expert reveals how listening to music at night can help lower blood pressure, plus other health benefits. Research suggests a staggering 74% of people feel less stressed when listening to...
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Salty Foods Are Making People Sick − in Part by Poisoning Their Microbiomes
By Christopher Damman, University of Washington People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, salt was so central to commerce...
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What Happened When This Fat Woman Wore a Bikini
By Jenny Trout Originally published on The Huffington Post and cross-posted here with the author’s permission. This year, I made a New Year’s resolution that confused some people. By “confuse,” I...
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Checking Your Own Blood Pressure Can Have Big Benefits
BY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY A new study shows that when patients regularly monitor their blood pressure outside of the clinic, they tend to have better quality of life and lower health care expenses....
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How Important is Sleep? Exploring the Vital Role of Quality Rest
Anyone who has had a few sleepless nights, whether because of work commitments or their inability to sleep, will attest that it affects their well-being in several ways. How important is sleep, and...
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What Your Blood Pressure Can Tell You About Your Health
By Elaine Veltri, @MyCarolinaLife.com A quick stop at the blood pressure machine at your local market or drug store is a good way to measure your health status. A higher- or lower-than-normal result...
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Plastic Bottles Are Now a Threat to Your Heart Health
By Martha A. Lavallie Plastic water bottles have become ubiquitous in our daily lives, offering convenience and portability. However, a study from Austria has shed light on a potential health risk...
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