Save Yourself Some Big Trouble by Properly Measuring Blood Pressure
It’s scary to think that your blood pressure readings could be way off. Inaccurate blood pressure readings might mean you’re taking medicine you don’t need. Or...
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Chat It up with a Stranger: It Could Lead to Health Boosts for Both of You
Most people spend the bulk of their day surrounded by strangers. Fellow shoppers, commuters, diners, and those waiting for the doctor, however, typically sit in silence....
Spike In Blood Pressure Readings In Early Adulthood Associated With Health Outcomes In Later Life
Young adults who experience wide swings in blood pressure are more at risk for cardiovascular disease by middle age, according to a new study by Duke...
Excess Belly Fat around Waist Linked with Increased Risk of Another Heart Attack
New research shows how excess belly fat is linked with multiple occasions of cardiac events such as heart attack. It has long been known that fat...
Is 120/80 Ideal for Everybody?
Most people recognize the 120/80 ratio as one thing: a healthy blood pressure. But should it be the goal for everybody? A blood pressure reading of...
Living Healthier for Longer
On average, people are living longer. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are living better. Like with many things, life may be better judged by quality...
Maybe You Can’t Drink From the Fountain of Youth…
So maybe you can’t drink from the fountain of youth, but the kettle? That’s a whole different story. More research is showing the anti-aging effects of...
Burnout Linked to Atrial Fibrillation and Irregular Heartbeat
If you feel tired, irritable, or have low energy, it may be due to an irregular heartbeat. These common symptoms belong to a syndrome called burnout,...
A New Study May Boost Profile of Diastolic Blood Pressure
When it comes to blood pressure and overall health, most specialists take a close look at systolic blood pressure. But depending on what you’re looking for,...
Build a Breakfast to Battle Cholesterol
Skipping breakfast is one thing you must absolutely avoid if you’re serious about battling cholesterol. Why? For a number of reasons. The first is that breakfast...