Hypertension

Replacing regular salt with a low-sodium alternative in household cooking and seasoning may be an inexpensive and simple way to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death from any cause in people with a history of stroke or high blood pressure, according to new research. The innovative study explored the benefits of a potassium-containing salt substitute instead of traditional table salt in a key demographic, says Wesley Milks, MD, a cardiologist and an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, who was not involved in the new research. "There is a very strong association between uncontrolled high blood pressure and stroke. It has long been recognized that higher potassium intake and lower sodium intake are linked to blood pressure reduction, so this study appears to provide relatively strong confirmatory evidence of the association," says Dr. Milks. 'Clear Evidence' That a Salt Substitute Can Impro...

Among the most important measures of health are cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a lipid that is carried in the bloodstream by specialized lipid-carrying particles called lipoproteins. Cholesterol blood tests (often called the lipid panel) measure the amounts of cholesterol carried by three main lipoproteins—low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)—all of which play a role in cell metabolism. The lipid panel will also measure triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the blood. The amounts of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in your blood will help your doctor assess your overall risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. The cholesterol test, then, is a critical part of the medical toolkit, which is why it's important to understand how it works and what results mean. Douglass Sascha / Getty Images What Does a...

The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a popular diet that is very low in carbohydrates and high in fat. It is different from most low-carb diets in that it is much more strict in the number of macronutrients allowed. Macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and protein. They provide calories and energy and make up the greatest amount of nutrients people consume. While there is no one "standard" keto diet with a specific ratio of macronutrients, the keto diet typically limits total carbohydrate intake to only about 5%–10% of your total daily calories, or about 20–50 grams a day. The typical fat intake on a keto diet is around 70%–80% of your total daily calories, with 10%–20% of your daily calories coming from protein. Macronutrients on Keto A typical keto diet contains: 5%–10% carbohydrate intake (about 20–50 grams a day) 70%–80% fat intake 10%–20% protein intake Because the keto diet is very high in fat, it begs the question of whether it can affect you...

Cholesterol-rich meals like buttery shrimp scampi are OK in moderation, but you want to focus your diet on heart-healthy foods. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages One day, foods high in cholesterol are dietary culprits — the next day, they're superfoods. (Eggs are a perfect example of this phenomenon.) Let's break down the reason behind the confusion. First of all, cholesterol is a waxy type of fat that is produced in your body and found in food. Cholesterol in food, or dietary cholesterol, is in most animal products, like meat, milk, yogurt and eggs. Dietary cholesterol only makes up about 20 percent of the cholesterol in your blood, per Harvard Health Publishing. The majority of the cholesterol in your body is produced by your liver, and it makes enough, so you don't have to get cholesterol from food. Cholesterol keeps cell membranes strong and helps your body make hormones, vitamin D and bile acids, according to a July 2019 study in ​...

Reports And Data Government initiatives for Pulmonary arterial hypertension large scale collaborations for technical advancements, the lifestyle habits like smoking NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the current analysis of Reports and Data, the global Pulmonary arterial hypertension Market was valued at USD 6.02 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 9.27 billion by the year 2026, at a CAGR of 5.6%. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is caused by the rise in pulmonary arterial pressure, which leads to an increase in the workload on the right side of the heart, which progresses the symptoms of PAH (Pulmonary arterial hypertension). The rise in the geriatric population, with the decrease in the levels of immunity, boosts up the market. The global pulmonary arterial hypertension market is driving due to the prevalence of diseases like (Cirrhosis), Chronic lung diseases like emphysema, Asthma,...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say chronic stress can increase your blood pressure and cause other heart health issues. Getty Images Researchers report that chronic stress can increase your risk for heart health issues, such as high blood pressure. Experts say there are many ways to reduce stress and anxiety, including going to therapy sessions, meeting with friends, and exercising. They add that it's best to try to deal with one source of stress at a time. Chronic stress is unhealthy for your heart. This is true — even for people without any pre-existing conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), as well as for younger people. That's according to a new study published by the American Heart Association. In the study, researchers looked at stress levels across 13 years (2005-2018) in 412 people (aged 48 to 87) without hypertension. Researchers tested urinary stress levels by measuring the hormones created in the body to deal with stress: cortisol, epinephrine (adren...