Keeping blood pressure in check is paramount because it would affect the heart health. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for premature heart disease, stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, and even dementia. In 2017, new guidelines introduced by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) state that a person is considered having high blood pressure if the blood pressure is 130/80mmHg. Find out more at:
Friday, October 30, 2020
Heart Disease Prevention - What Is The Implication Of New Blood Pressure Guidelines?
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Labels: heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Heart Disease Prevention - What Is the Link Between Heart Disease And Sleep?
Poor sleep can affect the heart, but heart disease can disturb sleep, too. Inflammation may probably be the one factor to link these together. Occasionally heart disease may cause poor sleep. Find out more at:
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Labels: heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, sleep, stroke
Saturday, October 03, 2020
Heart Disease Prevention -Can Walking Pace Predict Risk Of Heart Disease?
Most of the people do not pay attention on how fast they walk. But researchers from the University of Leicester suggests that walking speed might be associated with the risk for developing heart disease. The findings were published November 14, 2017 in ‘European Heart Journal’. Find out more at:
https://www.howtopreventheartdisease.com/can-walking-pace-predict-risk-of-heart-disease.html
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Labels: cardiovascular disease, fitness, heart disease, walking