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Milk proteins reduce blood pressure

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Supplementation with whey or casein in combination with physical activity is associated with significant improvements in the readings of blood pressure in young women with obesity and hypertension , according to a new study. Scientists from the University of Florida, USA, reported that the milk protein casein supplements sports training overweight women and helps reduce aortic systolic blood pressure. In particular, taking whey and casein was associated with a reduction in brachial systolic blood pressure by 5 points, and aortic systolic blood pressure by 7 points. Benefits of dairy products for systolic blood pressure has long been known. Thus, the use of dairy product may be an additional tool in the prevention or treatment of hypertension . Scientists explain that the aortic blood pressure, and not brachial blood pressure is considered to be the best predictor of cardiovascular benefits of the intervention using antihypertensives. "To our knowledge, our study is the...

Artificial heart tested in humans

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Artificial heart, created by Professor Alain Carpentier French, experience in patients three Parisian hospitals, reports Medical Xpress. Body is made of synthetic materials and biological tissues and should operate without interruption for five years. Cardiovascular surgeon Alain Carpentier (Alain Carpentier) is known as the creator of the most sought after heart valve. The result of his 15-year career was the artificial heart , created in conjunction with engineers at Astrium, a manufacturer of satellites. Artificial organ consists of 900 items. He has two divisions, separated by a partition from animal tissues. In the body embedded sensors that determine what kind of load at the moment a person experiences. This information is transmitted to a miniature computer, which, in turn, instructs the pump to pump blood faster or slower depending on the circumstances. Thus regulating blood pressure and blood oxygen level of the patient, depending on his level of activity. A separate...

High blood pressure how dangerous

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Prehypertension increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Pressurizing even in the absence of hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This is evidenced by the findings of scientists from the Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China. Considered prehypertension blood pressure within 120-139 mm Hg. Art. (Systolic) and / or 80-89 mm Hg. Art. (Diastolic). Prehypertension is not a disease, but an indicator of an increased risk of hypertension. The scientists, led by Dr Yuli Huang spent a meta-analysis of 18 studies that examine prehypertension. It has been found that the presence prehypertension associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease by 50%, stroke - 71% mortality of cardiovascular disease by 55%. The study found that people with high blood pressure, need time to take preventive measures.

What Everyone Ought to Know About Vegetarian Diet for Weight Loss

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Becoming a vegetarian will have many impacts upon your life, for the most part it will improve your life and your body. I know you are most probably thinking, well, why change now? Let's take a look... A major reason is due to the meat itself, some make the switch to save the animals but the main reason I have found is because of the adverse effects the meat has on their bodies due to the high fat content. Changing to a vegetarian diet will reduce your weight rapidly and safely. Answer me this: Are you overweight? Do you feel full of energy? Do you feel tired and sluggish? How is your health as a whole? Is your blood pressure healthy? Does your doctor say your cholesterol is very high? If your blood and cholesterol levels are high I would consider trying out this diet, even if it is just for a short period of time. For example if your blood pressure is high as well as cholesterol, you should switch. Get the most out of food and give your body what it needs, feel energi...

Less Microwaving - Push for Fresh Fruits for Better Health

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Let's be honest no one thinks that popping a frozen dinner into the microwave is the best way to go about improving his or her health. The larger problem is that microwaving is just too easy a notion mothers in the 1950s would've been all too happy to test out. Invented the mid-60s to make things just that easy they've become a crutch for a society that is today too busy and too tempted to make healthy eating choices. It doesn't hurt that many microwavable food items, like Pop Tarts, are designed to make us crave them. Vitamins and nutrients Fruits have long been known to provide vitamins and nutrients that processed foods just don't offer, and they do it with a portability that many microwavable food items are only now beginning to rival. According to the United States government, a diet rich in fruit may reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke, as well as various types of cancers. High-fruit diets provide fiber, which can help with obesity and type 2 dia...

The Diet for your Blood Pressure Issues

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If you have been diagnosed with having high blood pressure (which basically means the top number being 140 or more and the bottom number - 90 or above) that means living a life with one top priority in mind - to keep these numbers in their normal states. However, a lot of people are reluctant to doing this with the help of certain medications. A smart, safe, efficient and above all - relatively simple way of fighting high blood pressure is to change your lifestyle. And most importantly - your diet. If you keep your diet as healthy and free of bad substances as possible, you are most likely to delay, reduce or even avoid the need for using medications. Here are some practical tips on how you can do so. 1.Lose those annoying extra pounds and keep a strict eye on your waistline As weight increases, blood pressure increases as well. However, if you lose as much as five kilos, you will help your body reduce blood pressure. On the other hand, the medications you take will be far more ef...

4 Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy

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You may apply various measures to increase your human growth hormone and stay youthful and energetic but some diseases like cardiac problems can only be evaded only if you are proactive in your younger years. Soon after the celebration of 'American Heart Month' in February, the shocking news that heart diseases are largely responsible for human death has left the doctors in a state of shock! Thus, the Heart Lung and Blood Institute and American Heart Association emphasized on improving the lifestyle and eating habits to fight back this deadly disease. Here are some tips provided by the experts to keep your heart healthy: Fitness: Fitness is essential for keeping the whole body healthy and especially keeps the stress level under strict control. Include walk, exercise or meditation for the strong ticking of the heart. Also having a routine lifestyle which includes a healthy and nutritional diet can also work wonders for your heart. Chocolates: We all love chocolates and...

Everything You Need To Know About Argon Oil in Beauty Products

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Jason Reid writes for Edrugstore.MD where you can find out How to find an online pharmacy . Read through the labels or ingredient list of any top beauty or skin product created in recent years, and there is a good chance that you will read the words argon oil. Many people might think that this ingredient is a new item, since it has only recently become such a popular beauty and skin product additive. However, argon oil has actually been used for centuries around the world. If you are curious about argon oil, read on to learn more about the benefits, risks and ways to incorporate it into your current skincare or haircare routine. What is Argon Oil? Argon oil is a rich natural product that is created using the seeds of a native tree from Morocco called Argania spinosa. It has been used throughout North Africa for centuries thanks to its essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Many users originally used it as a way to prevent infections on the skin, but it also has some anti-agin...

BMI in Men and Women - How Much Should You Weigh?

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If you are concerned about your current weight you probably ask yourself - How much should I weigh ? Can anyone really answer this question? Well, there are many factors involved here like gender, body shape and most of all, your lifestyle. In order to figure out what would be your ideal weight, we advise you to take a look at your height and weight ratio . One of the most popular ways to determine your ideal weight is through the BMI factor which requires both your height in pounds and weight in inches. If you live in countries where these particular units are not used, you can find an online converter easily. Additionally, you can also calculate these on your own by simply following these figures: 1kg equals 2.2 lbs 1m equals 39.37 inches So let's continue finding an answer to the question asked above. As you may already guess, the answer is quite simple, but there are some factors that make the number different from one person to another. The BMI mentioned above can b...

The Great Perks of Being Healthy

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Ignoring the fact there is something wrong with your current way of eating will lead to awful lot of health challenges. This is one of the worst mistakes that today's people unknowingly commit. Sure eating tender and succulent steak, mouth watering burgers, and getting your daily dose of sweets may prove to be satisfying, but all of these will soon have a 180 degree plunge into a physiological nightmare sooner or later, not to mention the heavy toll one will have to bear regarding their self confidence. Living in a world wherein the dangers of new epidemics are just lurking around the corner, many people nowadays have taken necessary actions to prevent these from affecting them. Thus, the sprouting of more health conscious individuals. It couldn't be helped because with what the media is saying regarding health, there is a dire need for man to start putting his acts together in order to actually be healthy. If one wants to live longer, now is the time to choose to be hea...

Know Your Numbers with Omron Health Monitors!

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Do you often experience dizziness due to low blood sugar or nausea due to hypertension? Are you a regular dieter who needs to keep a check on his weight fluctuations? Whatever be the reason, you cannot always manage to rush to the nearby doctor and get yourself assessed. At such times, it seems wise to invest in health monitors for self-check of different medical parameters. With health monitors, you can do a quick self-check of your BP, blood sugar level, weight and other body values. Health monitors come handy during emergencies and also help prevent them. Regular checking gives you an idea on what measures you must take with regard to diet, medication adjustment or medical help. Set Up a Mini Home Clinic Thermometers are commonplace in most people's homes. With changing times, there is an increased awareness of medical science, increase in the number of disease sufferers and upsurge in the medical device innovation. All these necessitate that people invest in other med...

Spouses of heart attack survivors

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Spouses of heart attack victims have an increased risk of depression and anxiety, even if their partner survives, Danish research suggests. The study found that in the year after losing a spouse to a heart attack, partners were three times more likely to start taking anti-depressants. Even if their partner survived, the use of anti-depressants still increased by 17%, compared with the year before. The use of anxiety drugs also went up, the European Heart Journal reports. There are about 340 heart attacks in the UK every day - approximately 13% are fatal. Care needed Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "A heart attack can impact the whole family, and this study emphasises the importance of caring for the partners of heart attack sufferers. "We know that people can feel anxious or helpless when a loved one has a heart attack. It is essential they receive the emotional and practical support they need during this often traumati...

Obese 'lose memory sooner'

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Those who are obese, and have other health problems such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, lose their memory and thinking skills almost a quarter faster, found researchers at University College London. Their study was based on almost 6,500 Whitehall civil servants, whose health was monitored between the ages of 50 and 60. They were weighed and measured, their blood pressure and cholesterol levels were taken, and they were also asked what medication they were taking. In addition, they were asked to perform mental tests three times during the decade, which were used to assess memory and other cognitive skills. Of the 6,401 civil servants in the study, nine per cent (582) were obese. Of those, 350 were also classed as "metabolically abnormal" - meaning they had two additional risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, were taking medication for either condition, or were diabetic. The researchers found the obese tended to lose their mental po...

Cialis And Similar Yet Natural Alternatives

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BY: Nitin Vaghela Cialis is a drug that is used in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The problem is more common in older men although men of any age can suffer. How it works A complicated series of actions and reactions must occur for a man to gain and maintain an erection. The end result is that chemicals are released in order to relax certain muscles and allow blood flow to the penis to increase, thus causing erection. Erection ceases when a chemical called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) is released and breaks down the other chemical, causing the blood flow to decrease and the penis to return to its flaccid state. Cialis' active ingredient is Tadalafil. This works to inhibit PDE5, meaning the chemicals that cause increased blood flow to the penis remain intact for longer, resulting in a longer asting erection. Is it Safe? As with any medication, men need to consult a doctor before using Cialis. Because tadalifil is a blood thinner, there are certain medicati...