Hypertension

People who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different classes of medicine - angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) - yet ARBs may be less likely to cause medication side effects, according to an analysis of real-world data published today in Hypertension , an American Heart Association journal. While the class of blood pressure-lowering medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may be prescribed more commonly, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) work just as well and may cause fewer side effects. Currently, ACE inhibitors are prescribed more commonly than ARBs as a first-time blood pressure control medicine. The findings are based on an analysis of eight electronic health record and insurance claim databases in the United States, Germany and South Korea that include almost 3 million patients taking a high blood pressure medication for the first time with no h...

Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, Stylist 's new learning hub where you can access workshops, how-to guides, new research and learn the most up-to-date skills from the UK's most in-the-know people. However, there are some things you can do to help ease your symptoms while you're actually experiencing a panic attack. Here, Dr Arroll outlines five techniques that will help you calm down from a panic attack. Breathe through your belly "The most important thing when it comes to panic attacks is to get your breathing back under control," Dr Arroll says. It's not only important that you try to slow down your breathing but that you can control where your breath is centred. "The key thing is to make sure you're breathing through your diaphragm or your belly," Dr Arroll explains. "Breathing through your chest maintains a sense of panic so place one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly and try to breathe through your belly. It should rise on ...

People often refer to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol as "good" cholesterol, as it helps transport and remove other forms of cholesterol from the body. Higher levels of good cholesterol, along with lower levels of total cholesterol and "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. The body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and diet is where most modifiable sources of cholesterol derive. Therefore, changing diet may help increase good cholesterol and decrease other forms of cholesterol. Other lifestyle changes may help support these efforts. In this article, we look closer at good cholesterol, how it is different from bad cholesterol, and which foods can help increase it. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance called a lipid. The liver makes all the cholesterol the body needs. Inside the body, cholesterol travels through the blood on two different types of proteins called lipoproteins. LDL cholesterol is what make...

Carrot juice: Potassium in this juice can help manage blood pressure numbers Highlights High blood pressure can increase the risk of several health conditions Eat a healthy diet to lower your blood pressure naturally Carrot juice is one of the remedies you should try Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Or are you looking at foods to nourish your eye health? The solution to both these problems lies in a glass of carrot juice. Surprised? Well, we have a good reason to suggest you this drink. Health coach Luke Coutinho considers a glass of carrot juice to be as beneficial as three whole carrots. In a Facebook Live session, Luke broke down the reasons for consuming carrot juice, the factors that help our health, and the ways to add more nutrition to the drink. Correct juice for high blood pressure: Here's how it can help Knowing what you eat and why you consume it are very important for optimal health. You may wonder why drinking carrot juice is preferred to eating them....

If you have high cholesterol, you may notice xanthelasma, which are slightly elevated or flat yellow-tinged growths on your skin. These are cholesterol deposits, and they generally accumulate on or around your eyelids. They are a common side effect of high concentrations of lipids in your blood. While cholesterol deposits aren't harmful, they can get worse over time and may cause some pain and discomfort. If you notice these deposits, consult your doctor. Cholesterol deposits could sometimes be a sign of other more serious health problems. Geber86 / Getty Images Symptoms Cholesterol deposits on or around your eyes appear as soft yellowish lumps, or papules, that are flat or slightly raised. You'll notice them on your eyelids, around the corner of the eye, as well as closer down toward the nose. They usually appear in a symmetrical arrangement surrounding the eyes. These bumps tend to remain about the same size, but can also grow gradua...

Share on Pinterest A large analysis of existing studies finds no effect of heart medications on COVID-19 severity. Photo editing by Stephen Kelly; Jordan Lye/Getty Images People with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19, but the interaction between cardiovascular medications and COVID-19 is unclear. Analyzing hundreds of observational and research studies, scientists found that cardiovascular drugs do not affect COVID-19 outcomes. The results indicate that people at risk of or with COVID-19 should continue taking cardiovascular medications as prescribed. The researchers plan to continue to build their evidence base as new studies are published, creating a "living" systematic review. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, one of the most striking observations was the wide variety of health outcomes among people who developed the underlying viral infection. For people taking drugs to manage cardiovascular disease, the lack of knowledge about possibl...

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