Search Result For: hypertension

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken when an arm is resting on a hard surface are slightly lower than when the arm is resting in a person's lap or hanging by their side.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Vitamin D supplements may help boost your cardiometabolic health in several ways, including improved blood pressure and cholesterol.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Olympian Caeleb Dressel’s Cat Rems and Dog Jane Help Him Through ‘Rough Days’

Olympic swimmer and nine-time gold medalist Caeleb Dressel shares how his dog Jane and cat Rems boost his overall health and help him through “bad practices” and “rough days.”

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Prioritizing Heart Health Could Lower Your Dementia Risk Later In Life

A new American Heart Association statement emphasizes the link between heart disease and cognitive decline. Prioritizing your heart health from childhood to midlife can help prevent dementia later in life.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Burger King Offering Free 8oz Ranch ‘Big Dip’ Cup with Sandwiches: What Nutritionists Think

Burger King announced it will begin offering free 8oz “Big Dip” tubs of ranch dressing for dipping with any sandwich. Here’s how that can significantly change the nutritional value of your meal and impact your health.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?

What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can still help people lose weight with fewer side effects at a lower cost.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here's How to Reduce Your Risk

New guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association highlight unique risk factors for women and how social determinants of health impact stroke risk. The new recommendations emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can arm position affect blood pressure readings?

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study has found.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could a once-daily pill for seizures also treat Alzheimer's disease?

A recent study suggests that a drug approved for the treatment of seizures may also help treat Alzheimer's in people who do not carrry the genetic mutation that predisposes them to dementia.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide boosts heart health, weight loss but may lead to gut problems

A new meta-analysis confirms that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are not only effective for weight loss, but can also protect the heart. However, certain doses and delivery systems can lead to side effects affecting the gut.