Posts Tagged ‘stroke’
Sleep Deprivation Increases Risk For Diabetes, Heart Attack, Hypertension
Sleep of six to eight hours a night is vital for your continued good health. While doctors repeatedly advise to get enough sleep, hectic daily schedules prevent many of us from getting it. Now comes a new study, which shows that insufficient nightly sleep can increase your risk for high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes and…
Read MoreDiet Soda Study Links Beverage To Strokes, Death In Women Over 50
Diet soda is linked to death and stroke in women over the age of 50, a recent study shows. Diet Soda: Study Results Artificially sweetened drinks are extremely popular today, especially among those people who are overweight, obese, or suffering from Type-2 diabetes. Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine evaluated…
Read MoreRed Meat Eaten Daily Triples Your Risk For Heart Disease
Red meat eaten daily triples your risk for heart disease, a recent study reports. Previous research showed that tri-methyl-amine N-oxide (TMAO) is a dietary byproduct that is formed by gut bacteria during digestion. This chemical comes from nutrients that are at very high levels in red meat. High saturated fat levels have long been known…
Read MoreExercise Can Be As Effective As Drugs In Controlling High Blood Pressure
Exercise can be as effective as drugs in controlling high blood pressure, a recent study shows. People with high blood pressure typically follow a drug-treatment protocol which includes special medication. But, at the same time, doctors advise also making life-style changes to control their blood pressure. And, exercise is a very good way to do that According…
Read MoreBlood Pressure Things You Need Understand
High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, stroke, vision problems, and dementia. Here are facts about high blood pressure that can save your life. Blood Pressure Increases With Age Seven (7) percent of Americans ages 18 to 39 have hypertension, defined as blood pressure that is 140/90 or higher. This climbs to 32 percent among…
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