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SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Xinhua) -- A large, nationally representative study in theUnited Statesindicates that social smokers' risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol is identical to those who light up every day. Published online in the American Journal of Health Promotion, the study is...
The more risk factors you have, the more likely it is that you have high blood pressure or will get it in the future. Take steps now to find out more. Even if you don't have high blood pressure, you can lower your risk by following the treatment guidelines for high blood pressure in...
“It’s paramount that people who have high blood pressure, or are at risk for it, understand the effects associated with some over-the-counter pain relievers,” said Mitchell S. V. Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA, chief clinical science officer of the American Heart Association and a tenured...
pressurecardiovascularriskIndiaHigh blood pressure, and other cardiovascular disese (CVD) risk factors are increasingly prevalent in the urban Indian population. Data regarding this clustering of risk factors is scarce from developing countries. We carried out a comprehensive cross-sectional CVD risk ...
John’s wort is especially dangerous for anyone with high blood pressure. It’s also advised to avoid alcohol and minimize caffeine intake when supplementing with St. John’s wort. Unless you are willing to forgo tyramine-rich foods, caffeine, and alcohol, you should steer clear of St. ...
there is a high risk of blood infection there isn't enough time to find the proper match of blood type Athletes use synthetic oxygen carriers to achieve the same performance-enhancing effects of other types of blood doping: increased oxygen in the blood that helps fuel muscles. Tests for Blo...
Certain injuries can indirectly impact cardiovascular health, particularly if they limit mobility or lead to weight gain due to a sedentary lifestyle. Prolonged periods of inactivity following an injury can weaken the heart and increase the risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, heart diseas...
Overall, women who had high blood pressure prior to becoming pregnant faced double the risk for later cardiovascular problems, compared to women without hypertension. Women who had high blood pressure and complicated pregnancies experienced the highest risk. ...
“This occurred while participants were sitting in chairs watching movies,” said Kalus. “The increases in heart rate and blood pressure weren’t enough for something to happen acutely, but a person on hypertension medication or who has cardiovascular disease may not respond as well.” “While ...