Laugh A Little To Help Protect Heart, Lower Blood Pressure
( American College of Sports Medicine 1-Jun-09 )
Laughter is not only an effective stress-reliever, but can be heart-healthy, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. Two separate studies examined the role of a good laugh as it relates to health.
The polypill: Medicine's magic bullet
( Independent 1-Apr-09 )
The capsule costs pennies, contains a simple cocktail of medicines, and halves the number of strokes and heart attacks. Doctors want to hand it out in the first mass medication for the middle-aged in Britain. So why are the big drug companies so uninterested?
Love Handles Put the Squeeze on Lungs
( Newswise 9-Mar-09 )
A new study has found that a high waist circumference is strongly associated with decreased lung function - independent of smoking history, sex, Body Mass Index and other complicating factors.
Wake Up to the Health Risks of Heavy Snoring
( UMICH 3-Feb-09 )
Heavy snoring can be far more than a nuisance. It can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea and possibly heart disease. So ‘wake up’ to the possible health risks that heavy snoring may signal.
Keeping a Healthy Heart in a Bad Economy
( UCLA 28-Jan-09 )
A bad economy can take its toll on the heart with increased stress, poor eating and forgoing healthful activities like going to the gym when money is tight. UCLA cardiologists suggest the following tips to help protect the heart during this time of financial uncertainty.
The Science of the perfect Siesta
( The Guardian 28-Jan-09 )
For years, napping has been derided as a sign of laziness. But lately it has garnered new respect, thanks to scientific evidence that midday dozing benefits both mental acuity and overall health. A slew of recent studies have shown that naps boost alertness, creativity, mood, and productivity in the later hours of the day.
Early Childhood Stress Has Lingering Effects on Health
( Newswise 27-Jan-09 )
Stressful experiences in early childhood can have long-lasting impacts on kids’ health that persist well beyond the resolution of the situation.
Cognitive Function May Be Affected By High Blood Pressure In The Elderly
( NCSU 19-Dec-08 )
Adding another reason for people to watch their blood pressure, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that increased blood pressure in older adults is directly related to decreased cognitive functioning, particularly among seniors with already high blood pressure.
Ignorance Not Bliss For Women Dying Of Stroke Each Week
( Stroke Association 17-Nov-08 )
110 women under the age of 65 in the UK will have a stroke this week and 37 will die as a result. Of these, 15 could have been saved by simply controlling their blood pressure, the single biggest risk factor for stroke, The Stroke Association says today.
Obesity, Other Health Problems Delay MS Diagnosis
( AAN 4-Nov-08 )
People with pre-existing medical conditions, such as obesity, and vascular problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, may experience a delay in being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), or experience an increase in severity of the disease at diagnosis, according to study.
Australian Government Supports Walk to Work Day
( DoHA 3-Oct-08 )
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, will today take part in Walk to Work Day by stretching her legs with CEO of Good Health Solution, Dr John Lang, and staff and Chairperson of the Pedestrian Council of Australia, Harold Scruby, in Sydney.
Low-birth-weight Children Should Have Blood Pressure Checked
( Pediatrics 5-Sep-08 )
Blood pressure in low-birth-weight children younger than 3 years of age not only can be measured but should be, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
Why Men Are More Prone To Heart Disease
( University of Leicester 3-Sep-08 )
Men are more prone to - and likely to die of - heart disease compared with women of a similar age - and sex hormones are to blame, according to a new University of Leicester led study.
Tired All The Time? It May Be Sleep Apnea
( DHM 22-Aug-08 )
Repetitive blockages of the airway, called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), can reduce airflow or cause breathing to stop. When this happens, frequent brief awakenings can leave a person feeling excessively sleepy during the day, even though they believe they have had a full night's sleep.
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
( MNT 20-Aug-08 )
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
Using Blood Pressure-Lowering Treatment In Very Elderly Shows Significant Reductions In Mortality
( ICL 3-Apr-08 )
Study Finds High Blood Pressure Worsening For Women; Beginning To Stagnate For Men
( AHA 18-Feb-08 )
Women With High Or Increasing BP Up To Three Times More Likely To Develop Diabetes
( ESC 11-Oct-07 )
Trial Stops After Stroke And Mortality Significantly Reduced By Blood Pressure-lowering Treatment For Over 80s, UK
( Imperial College London 21-Aug-07 )
Study Suggests Estrogen Deficiency Can Lead To Obesity-Induced High Blood Pressure Following Menopause
( American Physiological Society 20-Aug-07 )
Closer Monitoring Of Blood Thinning Drugs Recommended
( Canadian Medical Association Journal 19-Jun-07 )
Dual Renin System Blocking Drug Combo Provides Additional Blood Pressure-lowering Effects
( ACC 4-Apr-07 )
Pulmonary Hypertension Opinion Leaders' Guidance On Intravenous Therapies
( United Therapeutics Corporation 4-Mar-07 )