New ‘E-Tattoo’ Is Worn on Chest to Track Your Heart Health
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could an electronic chest “tattoo” — wireless, lightweight and razor-thin — upend heart monitoring and lower the odds of heart disease for folks who are at high-risk? Just possibly.The clear patch in question…
Learn MoreLas siestas al mediodía y la salud: la duración de la siesta podría ser clave
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si tiene ganas de hacer la siesta, mejor que sea corta.Los investigadores encontraron que las siestas de 30 minutos o más en Murcia, una región de España, donde hacer la siesta es común, se vinculaban co…
Learn MoreUn control estricto de la hipertensión ofrece grandes beneficios para el cerebro
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mantener un control estricto de la presión arterial podría ayudar al cerebro, y potencialmente reducir el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), señala un nuevo estudio. Cuando la presión arterial…
Learn MoreLa discriminación en el trabajo podría aumentar la presión arterial
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Enfrentarse a la discriminación en el trabajo, ya sea de los jefes o de los compañeros, podría disparar su presión arterial, sugiere un estudio reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que, entre más d…
Learn MoreMidday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re longing for a nap, try to keep it short. Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it’s common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a gr…
Learn MoreWorkplace Discrimination Linked to Hypertension Among U.S. Workers
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Discrimination in the workplace is associated with an elevated risk for hypertension among U.S. workers, according to a study published online April 26 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Jian…
Learn MoreDiscrimination at Work Could Raise Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dealing with discrimination at work — from bosses or coworkers — may be enough to send your blood pressure through the roof, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 1,200 U.S. worker…
Learn MoreDiscrimination at Work Could Raise Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dealing with discrimination at work — from bosses or coworkers — may be enough to send your blood pressure through the roof, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 1,200 U.S. worker…
Learn MoreHigh Blood Pressure in Young Adulthood Tied to Worse Later Brain Health
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension and increasing blood pressure (BP) in early adulthood are associated with lower mean regional brain volumes and poorer white matter integrity in late life, according to a study published onlin…
Learn MoreTight Control of High Blood Pressure Brings Big Brain Benefits
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maintaining tight control of your blood pressure could help your brain, potentially reducing your risk of stroke, a new study says.When blood pressure was intensively managed in adults over age 50, patient…
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