Standing at Work Linked to Worse Blood Pressure
For years, we’ve been told that “sitting is the new smoking”—but new research shows that standing could take a toll on our health, too. A new study, published last month…
Prolonged standing at work bad for blood pressure & heart health
Being sedentary at work, such as sitting in front of a work computer, led to lower blood pressure than standing for long periods. The findings are from a new study…
Just 5 minutes of exercise could reduce high blood pressure, study finds
Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.…
Can a heart attack be detected in minutes? How a Johns Hopkins blood test can save lives | Health and Wellness News
Imagine the number of lives that could be saved if their heart attacks could be detected in minutes than the hours current diagnostic tools take. Researchers at the US-based Johns…
Blood Tests Predict Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Testing three biomarkers in a woman’s bloodstream may be able to predict her risk of experiencing heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular issues later in life, according to a new…
Arm position during blood pressure check may result in wrong hypertension diagnosis, study finds
Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms…