A sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases, including hypertension and diabetes. If your lifestyle involves a lot of sitting, researchers now suggest taking miniature breaks to counter the effects. Recent test found that sitting for more than six hours a day in childhood and continuing this habit into adulthood could […]
A recent study warns that the way you position your arm when measuring blood pressure makes a “huge difference” in the diagnosis of hypertension. Researchers examined common arm positioning and found that incorrect positioning often leads to inflated readings, which can result in the misdiagnosis of hypertension in millions of Americans. According to the guidelines, […]
Hypertension is linked to several grave health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Scientists now emphasize that using appropriate medications to control hypertension is key not only to preventing cardiovascular disease, but also to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a 42% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
