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11/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Try qigong, a traditional Chinese exercise, that can help hypertensive people lower their blood pressure
Qigong, a traditional Chinese exercise, helps practitioners cultivate “qi” (vital life force) through different techniques. There are various forms and styles of qigong, and they can either heal you, improve your physical attributes, or help you achieve enlightenment. However, according to a study, qigong may also help people with hypertension lower their blood pressure. If […]
10/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Chinese exercise qigong found to ease hypertension
According to a group of researchers, qigong, a form of traditional Chinese exercise, can help ease the symptoms of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the study, which was published in the journal Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, the authors examined how qigong can help improve the health condition of patients with hypertension. Hypertension refers to the constant […]
10/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Earlier diabetes diagnosis results in higher risk for other life-threatening diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke
Even though Type 2 diabetes (T2D) was previously regarded as a disease that usually affected older individuals, the global epidemic of obesity has seen diagnoses soar among young adults, adolescents and even in young children. According to a study, “the earlier a person is diagnosed with T2D, the higher their risk of death from heart disease and stroke.” […]
09/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Ibuprofen found to raise blood pressure in people with arthritis and cardiovascular issues
According to a study, “ibuprofen is associated with increased blood pressure and hypertension” compared to celecoxib given to patients who had osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The results from the PRECISION-ABPM (Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Celecoxib Integrated Safety versus Ibuprofen or Naproxen Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement) study revealed that non-steroidal […]
08/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Protect yourself against risk of early death: Get a dog
Aside from making pet owners more active, it looks like taking care of dogs can help lower the risk of early death. An estimated 3.4 million people who didn’t have a history of cardiovascular disease in 2001 were included in the study of Swedish researchers that cross-referenced seven different national data sources. The scientists also looked into two dog […]
08/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Health experts: You can skip taking 10,000 steps; a brisk 10-minute walk is just as good for improving your health
If the thought of having to walk 10,000 steps daily seems daunting, you can rest easy because 1,000 steps per day will do. Going on a brisk 10-minute walk every day, which is equivalent to about 1,000 steps, can help lower the risk of an early death by at least 15 percent, according to new guidance from Public […]
08/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Prevent memory decline by being more physically active and caring for your heart
According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline. Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University who authored the study looked at the mechanisms that affect the cognitive performance of older people who live independently. How the […]
07/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The larger the variety of microbes you have in your gut, the healthier your blood vessels are
According to a study, the variety of microbes in your gut indicates the health condition of your blood vessels. A team of researchers has discovered that individuals who have a more diverse microbiome had a lower risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is often linked to fatal health problems such as heart […]
06/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Digestion interrupts maintenance: Eating too late suspends the body’s repair work; sleep is also vital
If you want to keep your heart healthy, try to get some rest during normal sleep hours. According to a recent study published in Life Sciences, getting enough sleep at night “may help the heart repair itself.” Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham conducted research in animal models and the results revealed that the heart restores damaged proteins […]
06/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A call to all long-haul drivers: Prolonged sitting in vehicles increases the risk for venous thromboembolisms
If you’re employed in a job that requires you to sit or drive for a long time, like driving long-haul trucks, make it a habit to take frequent breaks to do some stretching exercises. According to a group of Japanese physicians, the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms (VTE) increases when people remain inactive for a long time. […]
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