Stress And Anxiety Is Worse For Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases

Stress And Anxiety Is Worse For Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases    

It Can Increase The Odds Of Premature Death    

Stress and anxiety are responsible for poor health conditions. It can get even worse: the patient has four times the probability of mortality from a heart condition if there is also cardiovascular disease. These patients can also find death in other stressful situations, such as earthquakes, and other natural disasters, or even a sudden loss, divorce or job stress. Click here for more details.

 

Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Possible With A Wearable Device

Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Possible With A Wearable Device    

Normal blood pressure monitoring is based on a cuff that cuts off circulation and releases it, measuring the pressure when the blood begins to flow again. This means that it has to be done at certain intervals, and can be affected by other conditions (such as white coat hypertension, in which the hospital environment affects the readings). There is now a wearable device that measures subtle pressure changes in the skin, providing continuous monitoring. Additional details click here.

 

Flavonoids Will Help Losing Weight And Lowering Blood Pressure

Flavonoids Will Help Losing Weight And Lowering Blood Pressure    

Abdominal fat is related to hypertension, strokes, diabetes and certain cancers. A study has determined that flavonoid intake helps getting rid of body fat by controlling fat storage, blocking fat absorption, regulating blood sugar, boosting calorie burn, among others. These are found in berries, red grapes, green tea, onions, citrus, and soybeans, depending on the type of flavonoid. Check the full list. More Information click here.

 

This Is The Reason Why Many Heart Attacks And Strokes Occur In The Bathroom

This Is The Reason Why Many Heart Attacks And Strokes Occur In The Bathroom    

Some of heart attacks and strokes occur in the bathroom. They can be related to excessively hot or cold showers, which constrict the blood vessels, but the main cause is the toilet. A bowel movement can be difficult, especially when there is constipation, so one tends to force the stools out. This is done via abdominal pressure while holding one’s breath. Unfortunately, this put too much stress on the heart and cardiovascular system because it increases pressure on the chest and lowers blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Click here for more details.

 

Reduce Hypertension By Taking Probiotics

Reduce Hypertension By Taking Probiotics    

Intestinal bacteria, known as probiotics, is helpful for good digestion. However, a recent research has shown that these microorganisms can also lower blood pressure. On the other hand, antibiotics attack these bacteria. The study showed that rats treated with antibiotics to lower the bacteria population also increased its blood pressure. Therefore, adding probiotics to the daily diet should be added to the list of healthy habits to treat hypertension, such as ingesting less salt and doing exercise. Additional info click here.

 

Exercising The Heart Strengthens It And Increases Flood Flow

Exercising The Heart Strengthens It And Increases Flood Flow    

Normally, if you want something to last longer, you should not overuse it. But in the case of the heart, this is different – the harder it works, the stronger it gets. This is because the heart is a muscle, and it is strengthened by the same principles you use on the abs or the biceps. This will allow pushing a greater volume of blood every day. Additionally, exercise allows muscles to extract more oxygen from the blood when resting, among other benefits. More details click here.

 

Carotid Artery Disease May Lead To Stroke – Check The Symptoms

Carotid Artery Disease May Lead To Stroke – Check The Symptoms    

One of the main causes of stroke is carotid disease, which results in the narrowing of the arteries due to plaque build-up, which, in turn, reduces the blood flow to the brain. The good news is that carotid disease is treatable. Some of the risk factors are age, obesity, hypertension, and lack of exercise. The symptoms are the inability to move the limbs, a severe headache, sudden eyesight problems, and trouble speaking, among others. Check all the risk factors and symptoms. Click here for more info.

 

Clinical Trial Shows Successful Results Treating Hypertension With Low Drug Doses

Clinical Trial Shows Successful Results Treating Hypertension With Low Drug Doses    

In hypertensive patients, the normal dose controls blood pressure about 50 percent of the time. However, in a clinical trial, patients were given a very small dose of the antihypertensive drugs available in the market, and it controlled the blood pressure 100% of the time. Even though treatments that include lowering doses require more research, the promising thing is that it can be done with the drugs already available. Additional information click here.

 

Sleep Apnea And Poor Sleeping Can Lead To Hypertension

Sleep Apnea And Poor Sleeping Can Lead To Hypertension    

Sleep apnea has been related to high blood pressure. However, recent research suggests that sleeping less than six hours also increases the risk of hypertension, with, or without sleep apnea. This might be linked to the fact that sleep helps to regulate stress hormones, therefore, the lack of it will affect the ability to control stress hormones, resulting in hypertension. More info click here.

 

A Healthy Lifestyle Can Naturally Reverse Hypertension

A Healthy Lifestyle Can Naturally Reverse Hypertension    

People diagnosed with high blood pressure are usually told that they must take their meds for a long time. However, changing their lifestyle and following certain healthy habits, that can even reverse their hypertension, the natural way. One example is the DASH diet, in which fats and cholesterol are limited. Also, limit the amount of sodium to 2300 mg/day and increase the potassium intake to 4700 mg/day. Others are avoiding smoking and frequent exercise. Click here for more information.

 

Immune Cells Help Control High Blood Pressure And Type 2 Diabetes

Immune Cells Help Control High Blood Pressure And Type 2 Diabetes    

One of the consequences of obesity is the reduction of immune cells. These cells, called eosinophils, are located in a layer that surrounds blood vessels and reduces artery contraction. Therefore, the decrease in these immune cells not only increases blood pressure, but the research has shown that also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. More Information click here.

 

Software Based On Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Mortality In Heart Disease Patients

Software Based On Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Mortality In Heart Disease Patients    

An artificial intelligence software can predict mortality in patients with a serious heart disorder, and can also help doctors prescribe better treatments for patients with pulmonary hypertension. It creates a 3D model of patients with heart conditions and compares it with the health records of other patients to make a forecast. Click here for more info.

 

In Older Adults, Hypertension Could Be Beneficial For The Brain

In Older Adults, Hypertension Could Be Beneficial For The Brain    

According to a study, high blood pressure in old age may reduce the risk of dementia. Even though it is well-known that hypertension in younger people is harmful, increasing the risk of stroke and cardiovascular problems, in older adults high blood pressure increases the blood flow through the brain, giving it proper oxygenation. More details click here.

 

Excess Weight Reduces The Life Expectancy In Obese People

Excess Weight Reduces The Life Expectancy In Obese People    

Apart from increasing the risks for serious diseases and health conditions, a recent study has shown that excess weight alters the DNA in obese people, increasing the risk of the health risks of their children. Also, people with elevated BMI (Body-Mass Index) decrease their life expectancy between 3 and 10 years. Additional info click here.