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Category Archives: Blood Pressure

Exercise Regularly to Prevent High Blood Pressure Even Where Air Pollution Is Relatively High

For people with high blood pressure, getting plenty of exercise is extremely important. However, some people feel that if they live in an area with high air pollution, they should not exercise outdoors as it may do more harm than good. According to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, people who ...click here to read more

Beta-Blockers for Hypertension Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure among Women

New research has found that women who take beta-blockers for hypertension are at a higher risk for heart failure. The study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension showed that women who were taking beta-blockers and had no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than ...click here to read more

How to Eat Less Sugar

You might have no idea how much sugar you’re consuming each day, and that can be extremely dangerous. Cutting down on sugar intake is associated with far better health outcomes and lower risk for all kinds of chronic illnesses. Eating too much added sugar is linked to health risks like heart disease, fatty liver disease, ...click here to read more

Researchers Identify Life-Shortening Behaviors

Are there certain behaviors that can shorten your life? Of course there are. But what are they? Activity levels and diet are often discussed, but they aren’t the only things that can influence mortality risk. New research points to a major factor that contributes to the likelihood of an early death: stress. Although it isn’t ...click here to read more

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Concerned about Aging? Boost Potassium Intake

If decreasing stroke risk, lowering blood pressure, retaining muscle mass, and maintaining dense bones are a part of your anti-aging goals, then potassium needs to be a part of your strategy. This essential micromineral has the potential to decrease the risk of overall mortality by 20%. High intake is associated with several positive health outcomes ...click here to read more

What to Do When Dieting Goes Wrong

People diet for a lot of reasons. Some for aesthetic purposes, while others are trying to get an existing health condition under control. But results often fizzle out, if they occur at all. So, what are you supposed to do? Stop dieting. Seriously. Diets can feel good at the start. Maybe you’ve decided to limit ...click here to read more

Study Says Milk Consumption Protects against Diabetes & Hypertension

New research has discovered a relationship between high consumption of dairy and a lower risk of diabetes and hypertension. The international study found the association to be true especially in those who consumed whole-fat varieties. With hypertension and diabetes rates rising in the U.S., many leading health professionals are looking for alternative treatments and prevention ...click here to read more

Maybe It’s Time to Consider Reaching for the High Fat Yogurt: New Study May Rock Traditional Advice

High-fat milk, yogurt, and other dairy are rarely recommended as healthy foods. Instead, you’ve likely been told to opt for low-fat dairy like skim milk. But that recommendation may have been turned on its head. A large international study has just found that eating more full-fat dairy is associated with a lower risk of high ...click here to read more

The Easiest and Cheapest Way to Drastically Drop the Risk for Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

About 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. Estimates suggest a similar number of people have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, those numbers don’t seem to be getting any smaller. But new research is adding onto an already robust pile of evidence showing that one of the best defenses against these conditions, and many more, is ...click here to read more

Associations of Midlife Blood Pressure Responses to Exercise with the Risk of Disease in Later Life

A new study from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found an association between high blood pressure during and after exercise and cardiovascular disease later in life. In middle-aged adults, significant markers were identified in those whose blood pressure remained high while exercising and after. These markers were indicators of a higher risk ...click here to read more