Heart Health

Blood Pressure Differences

· · Heart Health
Q: Is it normal to have different blood pres­sure readings in your right and left arms? A: Minor differences are quite normal and may be due to something as simple as the blood pressure cuff fitting a little differently around one arm compared with the other. Some people also experience … Read More

Low-Sodium Diet Lowers BP

· · Heart Health
Compared with a high-sodium diet, eating a low-sodium diet lowers blood pressure (BP) after one week, according to researchers. Study participants, aged 50 to 75 years old, included those with normal BP, controlled and uncontrolled hypertension (high BP), and untreated hypertension. Data was gathered during participants’ usual diet, then after … Read More

Make Time for Tea

· · Heart Health
Tea has been enjoyed for more than 5,000 years. Its consmption is supported by modern research for related health benefits and disease risk reduction. Tea Basics. Tea contains polyphenols, antioxidant plant compounds associated with health benefits. The four types of tea known as “true” teas—white, green, Oolong, and black—are all … Read More

Research Round Up February 2024

· · Heart Health
• Adapted Med Diet Potential. A culturally appropriate adaptation of the Med diet to a Med-soul food diet for stroke patients in the Southeastern U.S. improved stroke risk factors, researchers say. The study included patients admitted to the hospital for acute ischemic stroke with at least one metabolic risk factor: … Read More

Cardiac Rehabilitation Still Underutilized

· · Heart Health
One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major cardiovascular event is to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. These programs are tailored to people who have suffered a heart attack or undergone heart surgery and also can improve health and quality of life … Read More

Unlock Rapid Fitness Gains with HIIT Training

· · Heart Health
Given that lack of time is one of the most-often cited excuses for not exercising, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) just might be the ideal exercise. It might sound like an exercise program for elite athletes, but this approach is appropriate for anyone who wants significant gains in a short period … Read More

Oxygen Saturation Levels

· · Heart Health
Q: I know that pulse oximeters, those devices put on my finger during routine office visits, read my oxygen saturation levels. Why is that important? A: Checking oxygen saturation is often called the “fifth vital sign.” Along with temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate, this important piece of data helps … Read More

Ask the Doctor January 2024

· · Heart Health
Q: Is short-term memory the same as work­ing memory? A: Because aspects of working memory and short-term memory overlap, they are sometimes used interchangeably. But, generally, they are thought of as two distinct types of memory. Short-term memory is, as the term implies, information that is held on to for … Read More

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