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Research finds link between blood pressure and dementia
High blood pressure is known to lead to heart attack and stroke. But research also finds treating blood pressure more aggressively could lower the odds of developing mild cognitive impairment, which can be a gateway to dementia. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Surprising Factor May Raise Your Risk of Alzheimer ’s
Outside of your genetic makeup, few things are definitively linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative brain conditions. Unlike heart disease, which is affected by behaviors like diet, exercise and smoking, science hasn’t documented many risk factors that make the brain more vulnerable to dementia—although there are hints that things like physical activity and brain games might help to protect against cognitive decline.
But in a study published in the journal Neurology, researchers led by Dr. Zoe Arvanitakis, medical director of the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, fi...
Source: TIME: Health - July 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Alzheimer's Blood Pressure Brain healthytime Heart Disease Source Type: news
Is Working Remotely Bad for Your Health?
Imagine rolling out of bed in the morning and, rather than racing to get out the door and into morning traffic, you could go for a run or make yourself breakfast. It’s the kind of daydream every chained-to-his-desk office worker has now and then. And for many, that daydream has become a reality.
Following the Great Recession and the rise of the app-driven gig economy, more and more American workers have found themselves jettisoned from traditional office spaces and thrust into jobs that require them to work remotely, at least some of the time.
A 2016 study from Harvard and Princeton found that the percentage of the ...
Source: TIME: Health - July 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized healthytime Research Source Type: news
ME & MY OPERATION: Blasts of soundwaves that mean you don't need your blood pressure pills
High blood pressure affects 15 million Britons and raises the risk of stroke. Ken Peters, 64, from Acton, West London, was one of them This is his story.
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High blood pressure in pregnancy increases risk of stroke or heart attack in later life
WOMEN who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy could be at more risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack for the rest of their lives, scientists warned.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Marriage Can Actually Protect Your Heart Health
Being in a healthy relationship has been shown to provide health benefits, including a longer life. Now, a new study reports that people who are married appear to have a lower risk of heart disease.
The review, published in the journal Heart, analyzed over 30 studies that involved more than two million people. The studies included information on people’s marital status and their risk for heart-related problems. An estimated 80% of a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease is related to issues like genetics or other health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes, the researchers say. But other factors, like...
Source: TIME: Health - June 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alexandra Sifferlin Tags: Uncategorized healthytime Heart Disease Source Type: news
High blood pressure: Drinking this every day drink could raise your BP reading
HIGH blood pressure can increase your risk of early death from conditions such as stroke and heart disease. It can be raised by several substances in your diet, such as caffeine. Here ’s how to tell if this has had an effect.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Higher Risk for Repeat Hemorrhagic Stroke in Minorities Higher Risk for Repeat Hemorrhagic Stroke in Minorities
This study shows that they also have a higher risk for stroke recurrence, independent of hypertension.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Men With Erectile Dysfunction Are Twice As Likely to Have Heart Disease, Study Says
By now, most people are familiar with the factors that can increase the risk of having a heart attack: gaining too much weight, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, smoking and not exercising enough.
In a study published Monday in the journal Circulation, researchers say they have documented another risk factor that could help identify men at greatest risk of heart problems: Among a group of 1,900 men aged 60 to 78, those with erectile dysfunction were twice as likely as men without the condition to have a heart attack, stroke, or die of a heart problem.
Around 20% of men over age 20 experience erectile ...
Source: TIME: Health - June 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Erectile Dysfunction healthytime heart onetime Source Type: news
High blood pressure: Slash reading with 26p a portion food - You could avoid a stroke
BLOOD pressure changes depending on many factors including the time of day, level of exercise and diet. You may have high blood pressure, increasing your risk of a stroke and heart disease, if you have a high salt diet or don ’t exercise regularly. Eating this 26p a portion vegetable could slash your blood pressure, helping you avoid a stroke.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High blood pressure symptoms: This £1 food could slash your BP reading
HIGH blood pressure symptoms don ’t tend to appear until the condition is more severe, although the condition still increases your risk of developing heart disease and having a stroke. Treatment focuses on bringing down your blood pressure through changing your diet and lifestyle. You could slash your reading by munching on this food.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An Egg A Day Might Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease, Study Says
In this study however, they didn’t assess the risk of developing diabetes, which may be because diabetes is a newer disease in the Chinese population and there is not good documentation of who has it,” Richard said. Still, she noted, “this will be very important data for helping develop dietary prevention guidelines in China.”
Cardiovascular disease, which takes the lives of 17.7 million people every year, is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Cardiovascular disease causes nearly a third — 31% — of all global deaths each year....
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Eggs Heart Disease Local TV Source Type: news
How to live longer: Eat this £1 food to cut blood pressure and strengthen bones
LOWERING high blood pressure and strengthening bones can help you live longer, as it reduces your risk of death from conditions like heart disease and stroke, and improves your health. You can eat this to take advantage of these benefits.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High blood pressure: Scrumptious £1 red food can help slash BP reading
HIGH blood pressure symptoms include a severe headache, vision problems and chest pain, although these don ’t appear until the condition is extreme. If not treated high blood pressure causes heart disease and stroke. You can slash your blood pressure by eating this bright red food.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 15, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stroke: Switching to this amazing diet could help you avoid life-threatening condition
STROKE symptoms can come on rapidly and include sudden numbness, confusion and trouble speaking or understanding. Your risk of a stroke is increased by high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol among others. Switching to this diet could help you avoid the condition.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
