This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of age and blood pressure stratified healthy vascular aging (HVA) defined in the North Shanghai Study (NSS), and illustrate its relationship with organ damage (OD). Methods This study enrolled 3590 community-dwelling elderly Chinese aged over 65...
For these reasons, the American Medical Association advises against using BMI alone to check for weight status and related health risks. They instead urge doctors to use BMI along with other health assessments — such as waist circumference, blood pressure, and blood glucose and cholesterol levels ...
Men with the highest HANI had higher triglycerides and diastolic blood pressure, and women with the highest HANI had higher total and LDL cholesterol. A lower cholesterol is associated not only with malnutrition, but also increased mortality in elders46,47. The advantage of HANI is that its ...
Fiber also contributes to healthy blood sugar levels and supports gut health. Antioxidant Properties: Avocados contain antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. These compounds help protect against age-related eye diseases and maintain good vision. Anti-Inflammatory ...
A person considered slightly overweight, but with a high body fat percentage, is at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Figure 2 Higher muscle-to-fat ratio Because muscle is more dense than fat, those who fall into the second category are still considered overwei...
Voiding habits were assessed by completion of a 7-day frequency volume chart recording all fluid intake and voiding. The subjects subsequently underwent inpatient circadian studies measuring the diurnal rhythm of blood pressure, vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide, angiotensin II, aldosterone and urine...
Those on the DASH diet alone reduced their blood pressure by 11.2/7.5 mm HG, and those in the "usual diet control group dropped theirs by only 3.4/3/8 mm Hg. Weight loss: The DASH Diet + exercise & weight management group lost an average of 19.1 pounds. The DASH Diet alone group ...
Body fat percentage varies depending on factors such as age, gender, and level of fitness.Obesityand health problems, includingheart disease,diabetes, andhigh blood pressure, may result from having more body fat. The body mass index (BMI) is the most basic and widely used method for calculatin...
They prevent age-related cognitive decline They lower triglycerides They lower blood pressure They slow age-related macular degeneration They keep blood vessels flexible They lower depression They decrease joint stiffness in rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis They're necessary for fetal and infant brain develo...
From a young age, women are often bombarded with societal expectations regarding their appearance, behavior, and roles in society. These expectations can create pressure to conform to unrealistic standards of beauty, success, and femininity, which can take a toll on women’s mental and emotional ...