​​We’ve all been there. We fear failure, lie awake at night with our mind racing and experience stressors and traumas that seem to eat away at us. We feel the anxiety rising in our chest and falling into our stomach. What if all this emotional strain is dangerous for our blood pressure?

Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?

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By 2050, 60% of US adults could be affected by heart disease and stroke, according to a June 2024 announcement from the American Heart Association (AHA). “The last decade has seen a surge of cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke,” Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MS, associate director of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, says in the AHA’s press release. So how can we manage those risk factors?

New Research: If You’re Deficient in This Vitamin, It Could Raise Your Stroke Risk by 28%

One of the scariest things about a stroke is they seem to come out of nowhere. I have a friend whose mom had a stroke, and before it occurred, there was no sign that she had any of the risk factors that could lead to such an event. Signs that...

The simple blood test that could detect stroke risk

A new study emphasizes the importance of controlling hypertension early in diabetes, even before the onset of diabetic retinopathy. Photo: British Heart Foundation. Calcium channel blockers (CCB) are commonly prescribed to treat hypertension, but the literature suggests that these drugs may increase the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Since both of these often comorbid conditions are highly prevalent in Black populations, researchers turned to the NIH All of Us dataset, a cohort known for its demographic, geographic and medical diversity as well as its inclusion of historically underrepresented groups. They found that certain CCBs are associated with a significantly higher risk of developing POAG.

Blood Pressure Medication May Increase POAG Risk

Sometimes you just need a narcissist to get off your back and back the heck up from trying to play or mess with you. Here are some handy phrases that may help when a narcissist is deliberately trying to confuse or disorient you. “What did you mean by that?”. Say...

5 Phrases To Get Narcissists and Toxic People To Back Off

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

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The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

Sleeping on the left side may worsen atrial fibrillation (AFib) symptoms for some people, but more research is necessary. The best sleeping position may depend on a person’s symptoms and individual health factors. The connection between sleeping position and AFib symptoms may come down to how different positions can...

What is the best sleep position for atrial fibrillation?

Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

Ozempic pens have built-in counters and windows to help you know when your pen is empty. An Ozempic pen typically contains four doses, and you should always store it under certain conditions. Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes. It helps to manage your blood...

How do I know when my Ozempic pen is empty?

The early signs of dementia in women include memory loss and confusion. Dementia is a collective term that describes various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness, confusion, and changes in behavior. It is not a specific disease but a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment.

Early signs of dementia in women

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Cataracts are a vision-changing condition that many people don’t know much about. You may not realize that some risk factors for cataracts are things in your life that you wouldn’t link to your eye health and vision. This Cataract Awareness Month, here’s what experts want you to know...

These Cataract Risk Factors Have Nothing to Do With Your Eyes

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Cocoa consumption appeared to lower blood pressure overall, as well as bad cholesterol and blood sugar, according to a new meta-study.

Cocoa may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol risk

Mounjaro can be injected at any time of the day. You can inject it at a time that best suits you and when you’re most likely to remember. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It’s prescribed along with a diet and exercise plan. Doctors may prescribe the drug off-label to help with weight loss.

What's the best time of day to take Mounjaro?

Ongentys (opicapone) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for Parkinson’s disease in adults. Ongentys comes as an oral capsule that’s typically taken once per day before bed. The dosage can vary, depending on your liver function. Ongentys is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...

Ongentys dosage

HealthDay News — Empiric vitamin D supplementation is suggested for those aged 1 to 18 years, those older than 75 years, those who are pregnant, and those with high-risk prediabetes, according to an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline published online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Marie...

Vitamin D Suggested for Children, Seniors, Those With High-Risk Prediabetes

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Strokes, also known as cerebrovascular accidents, occur when something in the body causes a sudden blockage of blood flow to the brain. This sudden blockage also deprives the brain of oxygen. Strokes are rare in cats but are very serious and require immediate veterinary care. Although the chances of your...

14 Cat Stroke Symptoms to Watch For

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Feeling consistently lonely may increase stroke risk

Being consistently lonely over a long period of time significantly increases one’s risk of having a stroke, finds a new study. Loneliness may increase the risk...

Feeling consistently lonely may increase stroke risk

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