Cardiologist warns of a hidden threat deadlier than cholesterol and BP While elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure remain well-known risk factors for heart disease, leading cardiologists are drawing attention to a different, less visible danger lurking in the bloodstream. This emerging risk does not receive the same level of …
Monitoring blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health and preventing cardiovascular complications. Blood pressure is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and consists of two key numbers: systolic and diastolic. These numbers help healthcare professionals categorise your blood pressure into different stages and guide appropriate management …
The day was sweltering. The 61-year-old woman urged her donkey into a trot. She loved riding around the ring on the beautiful white beast — at a walk, then a trot, then a canter. Suddenly she noticed a tingling in her hands and feet spreading toward her torso. She recognized …
A recent study found that sleeping less than seven hours a night is linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure over time. The authors of the study accepted that there is no scientific proof linking sleep patterns to hypertension, or elevated blood pressure. They did, however, note …