Heart Health

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Overcoming White Coat Syndrome

Sep 19, 2019 · · Heart Health
Factors such as your emotional state, physical activity, pain level, and intake of caffeine or nicotine can drive up your blood pressure in the short term, making it difficult to get an accurate reading in the doctor’s office. This condition is referred to as the “white-coat” effect or “white-coat” syndrome. … Read More
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Cold Extremities: Why Do I Have Cold Hands and Feet?

Sep 9, 2019 · · Heart Health
If you’re starting to experience cold extremities more frequently these days, you may want to share those cold hands and feet symptoms with your doctor at your next visit. Chances are there is nothing seriously wrong with your health to trigger chilly fingers and toes. But because circulation problems may … Read More
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5 Blood Pressure Risk Factors You Can Modify

Jul 17, 2019 · · Heart Health
Often, high blood pressure is a byproduct of an unhealthy lifestyle or other modifiable factors. Here are five blood pressure risk factors that you can modify with some guidance from your doctor. An Unhealthy, High-Sodium Diet You’re probably aware that sodium is the dietary devil when it comes to high … Read More
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HDL vs. LDL: Which Cholesterol Number Is More Important?

Jul 10, 2019 · · Heart Health
You’ve probably heard high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol described as the “good” cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as the “bad” cholesterol. But when it comes to which type of cholesterol is most important to control, who wins the HDL vs. LDL matchup? If only it were that simple. There's considerable debate … Read More
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Nutrients That May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

Jun 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
Fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and low-fat/fat-free dairy products, are cornerstones of the heart- and blood-pressure-friendly DASH diet. Not only are they generally low in sodium, but many of them are good sources of other nutrients that are associated with lower blood pressure: Potassium: Good dietary sources include … Read More

Exercise Lowers High Blood Pressure

May 28, 2019 · · Heart Health
Two recent studies suggest that exercise may be as effective as medications when it comes to lowering high blood pressure. But should you ditch the drugs in favor of moving more? Not necessarily, says Mount Sinai cardiologist Bruce Darrow, MD, PhD. “While boosting your physical activity levels is definitely beneficial … Read More

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