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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

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High blood pressure sounded downright pleasant when Linda Ronstadt sang about it in (Love is Like a) Heat Wave in 1975, but by 2017, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recognized that its long-held guidelines for high blood pressure needed to be revised. When the definition of what constitutes hypertension changed, so did people’s understanding that high blood pressure is neither songworthy nor something to be taken lightly.

The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

Younger adults (aged 20 – 40 years) with OSA were 3 times more likely to experience any type of CVD event than those without OSA. Young adults aged 20 – 40 years with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates than adults with OSA who are > 40 years old, a new study found.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Rate is Greater in Younger Than Older Adults with OSA

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent but serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many individuals underestimate the dangers associated with untreated hypertension. One of the most severe consequences of refusing to take prescribed blood pressure medication is the increased risk of stroke. In this article, we will explore why managing blood pressure is crucial, the potential outcomes of neglecting medication, and the link between hypertension and stroke. By understanding these risks, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and the importance of adhering to medical advice.

Why refusing to take blood pressure medication might lead to stroke

Cardiovascular MRI combined with an AI model can predict heart failure risk in the general population by estimating pressure in the heart, according to research published August 12 in the journal European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure. A team led by Ross Thomson, of Queen Mary University of London in...

Cardiovascular MRI plus AI predicts heart failure risk

You’ve been told you have high blood pressure. You may have tried to lower it by reducing the salt in your diet and exercising. This has helped, but your readings are still too high, and your doctor has prescribed a medication. Your blood pressure now looks good, but the medication is making you feel lightheaded.

High Blood Pressure Medication Side Effects: What You Should Know

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Wait, Are People Over 60 Supposed To Take Aspirin for Heart Health or Not?

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Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

For decades, sodium restriction has been a cornerstone in the management of heart failure, driven by the belief that reducing salt intake helps control fluid retention and improve outcomes. Heart failure is marked by the activation of the renin-angiotensin and noradrenergic systems, leading to fluid retention. Consequently, limiting sodium intake has been seen as a way to mitigate these effects and reduce edema and other complications associated with heart failure.

Salt restriction in heart failure

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

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A Cleveland Clinic study linked the sugar substitute erythritol to increased risk of blood clots. Sugar did not have the same effect.

What to Do If You Have High Blood Glucose (BG) or A1C During a Routine Doctor’s Visit

Your blood can tell you a lot about the health of your heart. You’re probably familiar with cholesterol testing and high “bad” cholesterol’s association with the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to every part of the body, including heart muscle. High cholesterol is also associated with heart failure.

These lesser-known blood tests can reveal your risk for heart disease

Although a person’s body needs some triglycerides, high triglyceride levels can raise their risk of severe health complications. Examples of triglyceride-lowering drugs include niacin and fibrates. Triglycerides are a type of fat in a person’s body. They come from the foods we eat. A person’s body converts calories it...

What are some of the best medications for lowering triglyceride levels?

Strawberries are easily one of my favorite things about summer. I can remember as a kid asking my mom over and over to buy strawberries at the grocery store all spring, only to be told they weren’t ripe enough yet and wouldn’t be sweet. Well, I can tell...

The strawberry solution to heart disease and diabetes

The study was not adequately powered to assess a significant association with cancer mortalities. A new study has found a negative correlation between serum vitamin D and mortality in patients with gout and a U-shaped relationship in patients with hyperuricemia (HUA).1. “Though there are several major advances in gout treatment,...

Vitamin D Associated With Lower Risk of Mortality in Patients With Gout, Hyperuricemia

Summary: A new study reveals that the traditional lipid panel, which measures LDL-C, may not fully capture the risk of cholesterol-related heart disease, highlighting the need for broader use of apoB testing. Takeaways:. ApoB vs. LDL-C: While LDL-C is commonly used to assess cholesterol risk, it may not accurately reflect...

ApoB Test May More Accurately Measure Heart Disease Risk

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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(Reuters) -Trial results show Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound reduces the risk of hospitalization, death and other outcomes for obese adults with a common type of heart failure, the company said on Thursday as it continues to build a case for the medication's wider health benefits.

Lilly says weight loss drug cuts heart failure risk by 38% in trial

Popular in low- and no-cal drinks and keto-friendly foods, the sugar substitute increases the likelihood of blood clots, according to a new study.

Sugar Substitute Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke

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New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure

For years, the question of whether to take medication to lower high blood pressure had been partly answered by a tool that calculated someone’s 10-year risk...

New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure

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