Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. It naturally fluctuates based on activity, stress, health conditions, and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep. It’s important to monitor and manage blood pressure because extreme levels (either too high or too low) can cause health problems.For most adults, a…
High blood sugar will make complications from diabetes much worse. Complications from diabetes are higher risks to heart, kidneys, eyes, and your general health in individuals with both high blood pressure and diabetes. Let’s discuss some of the reasons why managing blood pressure becomes important for people with diabetes and practical steps one could take…
In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue…
The heart is the body’s main source of energy. It may significantly impact our daily emotions when it’s in good condition. So, how can we determine the health of our hearts? Following are the five top indicators that could mean that our heart is functioning at its best. Each of them tells a story about…
Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication, can help prevent individuals from having a first stroke. Screening for stroke risk and educating people on how to lower their chances of having a stroke…
This is the 47th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. To do your brain some good, do exercise. Research increasingly supports this. No matter what kind of exercise you do, it is all good for your brain. What is more,…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Millions of Americans have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Both are risk factors of heart disease and stroke. Dr. Khushbu Janani with Hartford HealthCare and Soundview Medical Associates explained when blood pressure should be monitored more closely and how often and which cholesterol number matters the most. Janani also…