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New Yorkers Sit for Too Long

| May 29, 2015 Comment

New Yorkers Sit for Too Long – According to a new study published in the journal, Preventing Chronic Disease, New Yorkers sit for an average of seven hours which may be endangering their health. Researcher Stella Yi of the New York University School of Medicine, with help from the New York City Department of Health […]

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A Vaccine for High Blood Pressure?

| May 28, 2015 Comment

A Vaccine for High Blood Pressure – Scientists have created an experimental vaccine that successfully reduced blood pressure in rats for six months. High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high and can lead to heart disease and stroke. Hypertension can go […]

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Salty Snacks Can Hike Up Blood Pressure in Kids

| March 19, 2015 Comment

Salty Snacks Can Hike Up Blood Pressure in Kids – A new study conducted on middle school kids in Italy shows that a high consumption of salty snacks increased blood pressure. For the study, researchers gave questionnaires to 1,200 middle school kids aged 11 to 13 years in Torino, Italy, that asked them about their […]

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Health Benefits of Potassium-Rich Foods for Older Women

| September 7, 2014 Comment

A new study shows the various health benefits of potassium-rich foods for older women. Potassium is known to reduce high blood pressure but whether it would also reduce the risk of stroke was not clear. Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, studied over 90,000 postmenopausal women and their intake of […]

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Aggressive Treatment for Chronic Diseases Can Pose a Health Risk

| August 6, 2014 Comment

Aggressive treatment for chronic diseases can pose a health risk, according to a new study. Researchers reviewed medical records of over 400, 000 patients with high blood pressure and diabetes who were treated at Kaiser Permanente in southern California. They found that patients whose blood pressure was reduced beyond optimum levels were at an increased […]

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Alzheimer’s Preventable in a Third of the Cases

| July 15, 2014 Comment

Alzheimer’s is preventable in a third of the cases, according to a University of Cambridge study. Researchers identified seven important risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, which include, diabetes, midlife hypertension, midlife obesity, physical inactivity, depression, smoking, and poor education. A third of these are because of lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise and smoking, […]

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Your Fitness Measurements: Heart Rate

Your Fitness Measurements: Heart Rate

| July 13, 2014 Comment

Your Fitness Measurements: Heart Rate – Your heart rate is a strong indicator of your overall health. Learn what your heart means and how to measure it in this video. Expert: Elevate Fitness Circle Transcript One of the best measurements of physical fitness is your heart rate. It can indicate your cardiovascular health as well as […]

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Vitamin D Deficiency May Cause High Blood Pressure

| June 26, 2014 Comment

Vitamin D deficiency may cause high blood pressure. A new study suggests a cause and effect link between vitamin D and hypertension. Vitamin D is produced when our bodies are exposed to sunshine; we can also make up for any deficiency by eating foods that have been fortified with the vitamin, such as milk and […]

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Preventing High Blood Pressure

Preventing High Blood Pressure

| June 12, 2014 Comment

Preventing High Blood Pressure – A few key lifestyle changes may help you in preventing high blood pressure. Watch this video for more information, and tips about what actions you can take. Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D. Private Orthopedic Practice Transcript Is your blood pressure normal? That’s great! But before you enjoy a celebratory drink, let’s […]

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Consequences Of High Blood Pressure

Consequences Of High Blood Pressure

| June 12, 2014 Comment

Consequences Of High Blood Pressure – Kidney damage, stroke and heart disease are some of the consequences of high blood pressure. But they can often be prevented. Find out more in this video. Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D. Private Orthopedic Practice Transcript Among people who have high blood pressure, thirty percent don’t even know about it! […]

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Your Blood Pressure Medications Not Working?

| May 27, 2014 Comment

Your blood pressure medications not working? According to doctors these could be the reasons. You could be experiencing white coat syndrome – nervousness at the doctor’s could be hiking up your blood pressure. You need to make sure you’re completely relaxed before taking your blood pressure. If you don’t take your medications regularly and at […]

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New Guidelines for Preventing a Secondary Stroke

| May 6, 2014 Comment

New guidelines for preventing secondary stroke have been issued by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The recommendations emphasize the importance of controlling hypertension and lifestyle changes for survivors of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. The guidelines recommend counseling patients with a history of stroke to follow a Mediterranean diet, instead of a […]

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