Category Archives: Blood Pressure

About 45% of Americans are infected with a silent killer. In fact, it’s not an infection at all, but rather a condition lurking within them potentially preparing to strike. High blood pressure, or hypertension, has earned the moniker the “silent killer,” largely because it is symptom-free. It develops slowly over time, all the while damaging ...click here to read more

Despite the advice of health officials, many politicians are preparing to ready their economies for some sort of reopening. Although it will likely bear little resemblance to the time before the pandemic, businesses will be ready to serve customers. And that may mean you’ve got to go back to work. Sure, you might be champing ...click here to read more

Among women who have suffered a stroke, those who have a positive outlook on their health are more likely to have lower blood pressure. According to a new study led by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health, women who have a positive belief about their health have greater cardiovascular health. The study published ...click here to read more

Intensive blood pressure control may help to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in some patients. Scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine released a study that found that lowering systolic blood pressure to less than 120 resulted in a 26% lower risk of AFib compared to systolic blood pressure of less than 140. ...click here to read more

A few weeks ago, I read an article about a spike in calls to divorce lawyers in and around Wuhan, China. Wuhan is where COVID-19 had its first outbreak. Lockdown restrictions were easing and couples had simply had enough of each other. Spending an inordinate amount of time in close quarters with your partner or ...click here to read more

New questions about how blood pressure could affect COVID-19 arise as the pandemic continues around the world. It is known that the virus affects everyone differently, leaving some with mild symptoms and others in critical condition. But as more information comes to light about those individuals, one clue has stood out. A disproportionate number of ...click here to read more

Stress is often considered a negative. It makes most people uncomfortable and impedes sleep while boosting inflammation, blood pressure, and the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It can also make you engage in unhealthy behavior like binge eating and drinking. It may feel like you have no control over your stress response. After ...click here to read more

One of the best ways to get ready for good sleep is to relax before bed. Bringing down blood pressure can help you calm down and prepare your body and mind to sleep. A good night’s sleep is one of the main pillars of health, along with diet and exercise. Your body and mind need ...click here to read more

Spending all this time inside can be frustrating, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be things to look forward to. In my home, it’s Saturday dance parties. Yep. On Saturdays, my partner and I pour a drink, log on to Instagram, and find a dance party to join. Then we dance the day away. It’s ...click here to read more

So, you want to start exercising but have no idea where to start. For one thing, you’re essentially confined to your property. You also aren’t necessarily interested in sweating, huffing, and puffing. You might not even be able to move very well. That scenario can look a little bleak at first glance. Really, what are ...click here to read more

You can get plenty of information from the labels on your favorite foods. You can find out the calories, protein, fat, sugar, fiber, and sodium. But really, how much is it telling you about your overall health? Are your favorite healthy foods that good for you? That’s the question that a group of researchers tried ...click here to read more

Health experts have been urging people to eat less salt for decades. Sodium, a compound in salt, is associated with high blood pressure and increased risk for heart disease. But how are you supposed to do it? Sodium is nearly everything, and even a healthy diet will still feature at least some. Getting less than ...click here to read more

Have you ever thought that you are “too old” to do something? It’s something I hear far too often. “What can I do? I’m 50 for crying out loud!” But the truth is that even in middle age, you can make substantial changes to your future health prospects. A study published in early April in ...click here to read more

Blood pressure normally goes down during the night, but for some, it could stay the same or even go up, leading to damage in the brain. A new study published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that high blood pressure at night may cause damage to small areas of ...click here to read more