Hypertension

Eggs are an excellent source of protein and, while they are naturally high in cholesterol, they don't seem to raise cholesterol levels as other foods do. Eggs are nutritious and an excellent source of protein. Despite controversial findings in multiple clinical studies, eggs are naturally high in cholesterol. However, they do not raise the body's cholesterol levels the way some other cholesterol-containing foods do, such as trans fats and saturated fats. While some studies found a link between eating eggs and heart disease, those same studies also suggested that there may be another reason for such results. Since people who eat eggs also eat meat products, such as bacon, sausage and beef, they are at an increased risk of heart disease. The way eggs are cooked also matters. For example, eggs fried in oil, butter or lard increase the risk o...

Share on Pinterest Eating a low cholesterol diet may help your heart and overall health. Ivan Gener/Stocksy United A new study found that cholesterol may be a key component in cancer cells becoming more resilient and able to metastasize. Cancer cells become "stressed" when they try to metastasize and spread from the original cancer site. Often, they die before they can migrate. Researchers now say high levels of cholesterol may help cancer cells survive this stressful process. You may be aware that high levels of "bad" cholesterol have negative health effects, like increasing risk of heart attack and stroke. But a recent study suggests that high cholesterol levels can also be associated with an increased chance of spreading breast cancer, as well as worse outcomes for many other cancers. The new study , led by senior author Donald P. McDonnell, PhD, found that cholesterol levels were linked to cancer cells becoming more resilient. Specifically, the researchers look...

Share on Pinterest Eating a low cholesterol diet may help your heart and overall health. Ivan Gener/Stocksy United A new study found that cholesterol may be a key component in cancer cells becoming more resilient and able to metastasize. Cancer cells become "stressed" when they try to metastasize and spread from the original cancer site. Often, they die before they can migrate. Researchers now say high levels of cholesterol may help cancer cells survive this stressful process. You may be aware that high levels of "bad" cholesterol have negative health effects, like increasing risk of heart attack and stroke. But a recent study suggests that high cholesterol levels can also be associated with an increased chance of spreading breast cancer, as well as worse outcomes for many other cancers. The new study , led by senior author Donald P. McDonnell, PhD, found that cholesterol levels were linked to cancer cells becoming more resilient. Specifically, the researchers look...

Eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol," and reduced the number of total LDL particles and small LDL particles in healthy, older adults, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation. Healthy older adults who ate a handful of walnuts (about ½ cup) a day for two years modestly lowered their level of low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol levels. Consuming walnuts daily also reduced the number of LDL particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. Walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid), which have been shown to have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health. "Prior studies have shown that nuts in general, and walnuts in particular, are associated with lower rates of heart disease and stroke. One of the reasons is that they lower LDL-cholesterol lev...

AUTHOR: Michael J. Bloch, MD Associate Professor, University of Nevada School of Medicine Medical Director, Vascular Care, Renown Institute for Heart and Vascular Health President, Blue Spruce Medical Consultants, PLLC Reno, Nevada CITATION: Bloch MJ. Will renal denervation prove to be a viable treatment option for blood pressure that is treated but not controlled? Consultant360. Published online July 28, 2021. DISCLOSURE: Dr Bloch emphasizes that RDN remains an unapproved investigational procedure in the United States. Dr Bloch has served as a primary investigator and paid consultant for Recor Medical, the sponsor of the RADIANCE-HTN TRIO study. He has also served as a paid consultant for Medtronic, which has sponsored trials with radiofrequency RDN. Incomplete adherence, high pill burden, and therapeutic inertia contribute to the frustratingly low blood pressure (BP) control rates in the United States. As such, there is considerable interest in developing nonpharmacolo...

"Panic Attack at the Wheel," painting in acrylics, by Grimes and Jones You're driving to work at 6:30 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, listening to sports talk radio and sipping from your coffee mug. As you merge onto the interstate, it starts. At first, it's a vague tightness in your chest, perhaps acid reflux from the coffee. Then your mind grabs hold, and it escalates into something far more ominous. A heart attack? A stroke? Now you're having palpitations. Your knuckles knead the steering wheel. Your mouth dries out. You can't catch your breath, and your vision begins to blur. You pull to the side of the highway, dizzy as cars zoom past at warp speed. You still can't breathe but you also can't be late to work. More anxiety. Terror sets in. As you roll down the windows and crank back the driver's seat and stare at the ceiling of your car, you try to control your breathing, your heartbeat. You're not dying, of course. None of this is rational. It...

It's bedtime, and not a creature is stirring…except for your racing mind, that is. Why is it that even after a relatively anxiety-free day, our minds sometimes go into overdrive when our heads hit the pillow? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Psychologist Susan Albers, PsyD, talks about how to calm anxiety at night and even prevent it from happening in the first place. Why do you get anxiety at night? When you lie down at night to unwind, your brain turns to all of the worries it didn't have time for during the day. Frequently, this anxiety revolves around worries you can't solve in the moment. "All the things that have been put on the back burner come to the forefront of your head," Dr. Albers says. "Without competing d...

Testosterone is one of the most important hormones for men. Not only does it affect your physical performance, but it also impacts your sex life. Men with higher testosterone levels have stronger bones, a sharper memory, and overall better health. Unfortunately, testosterone levels start to dip as time passes. Men over the age of 40 have significantly lower testosterone levels than a healthy 20-year-old, for example. So, taking care of your body is a good idea if you want to stay healthy and avoid issues such as weight gain, reduced sex drive, or infertility. 35 best ways to naturally keep your testosterone production high We gathered the 35 best ways to naturally support your testosterone production without having to take any kind of supplement, injections, or surgeries. Read the article to know how to keep your body in top shape. 1. Resistance Training It's no secret that resistance training, also known as weight lifting, is one of the best ways to keep your b...

There are five blood pressure stages: normal and four specific stages of hypertension, which range from very treatable to urgent. Normal People with a blood pressure range of 90 to 120 systolic and 60 to 80 diastolic have normal blood pressure, says Dr. Wong. A systolic reading below 90 signifies low blood pressure. Elevated A blood pressure reading of 120 to 129 systolic and less than 80 diastolic signifies elevated blood pressure and, thus, a higher probability of developing hypertension. "As blood pressure elevates, there is increased workload on the heart and arteries," says Dr. Desai. "This results in [the] thickening of the heart muscle (hypertrophy), which can lead to heart failure. It also results in [the] micro-tearing of the artery wall, leading to cholesterol deposition (atherosclerosis). This leads to [the] narrowing of the vessel and further elevation of blood pressure." Hypertension Stage I Hypertension Stage I is defined by a systolic re...