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New Study: Breathing This Way Could Lower Blood Pressure in Minutes
Breathing is probably one of those involuntary physiological functions that, in many cases, doesn’t require a great deal of thought unless you’re dealing with a respiratory condition or significant stress (in which case, you might consider this cyclic breathing technique). Your rate of breathing, along with blood pressure and digestion, are examples of processes that your body regulates as part of the autonomic nervous system.
Follow Your Heart to Wellness: 29 Days to a Healthier Heart
The American Heart Association reports that a heart attack occurs every 40 seconds—while every three minutes, an American dies of stroke. High LDL cholesterol is a factor for both, but a 2023 survey found 70% of heart attack and stroke survivors weren’t aware they had high “bad” cholesterol. The good news? Stroke rates have declined among older Americans, and heart attack deaths have lowered since 2000. Education, regular check-ups and healthier habits work. Join The Healthy by Reader’s Digest and Taste of Home on a 29-day journey throughout February to build sustainable and surprisingly simple habits for your heart and learn how everyday choices can lead you to improved cholesterol and heart health.
I Took Manuka Honey Every Day—Here’s What Happened
I recently learned that I regularly visit five of the 10 places you’re most likely to catch the flu: My gym where I take yoga, public transport (nearly unavoidable for this New Yorker), my children’s school, restaurants, and airplanes to visit family who all live in other states.
Brittany Mahomes on Family Life During NFL Playoffs: ‘It’s So Important To Take Care of Yourself’
Throughout NFL season, Brittany Mahomes and her two children travel around the country to support her husband, Patrick Mahomes. She tell us the kids’ bath time is usually a peaceful respite from the pace, but one night in September 2023 was anything but when her 10-month-old son Bronze seemed fussier than usual. Brittany says she wasn’t sure if it was typical crankiness from exhaustion or something more concerning. As she undressed the baby for the tub, she got her answer.
A Name-Brand Cough Syrup Was Just Recalled Nationwide
As colds, flu, and COVID-19 diagnoses persist in these wintry months, an over-the-counter product may help see you or a loved one through the worst of the illness. However, if Robitussin is a medication you rely on, on January 24, 2024 its manufacturer announced recalled three products you may want to check your cabinet for.
Expert Doctors: One Mediterranean Diet Treat May Be Causing Health Problems
The Mediterranean diet is generally considered to be the gold standard diet of our time. It incorporates the healthiest eating principles from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where populations have demonstrated extraordinary longevity rates. The Mediterranean diet primarily consists of fruits; vegetables; whole grains; minimal dairy; oils made of omega-3...
“Here’s How I Knew I Had a Brain Tumor”: One Survivor’s Story After a Common Complaint Became Too Much
Glioblastoma is reported to be the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. While other cancers can metastasize, which means they spread to other parts of the body, glioblastoma starts in the brain and stays there. According to Jose Carrillo, MD, a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Associate Professor of Neurology at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, glioblastoma can occur in any part of the brain and can be very fast-growing.
New Study: If Your Commute Includes This, It Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
Unless your home is your office, having a job typically comes with an often pesky requirement: The dreaded commute. If you don’t opt for public transportation or a bike commute, chances are that journey to and from work involves getting in a car. If that’s the case for you though, new research examining the effects of commuting on blood pressure may inspire you to map out a different route. Science had previously identified a connection between the two (that’s not news for anyone who’s sat in slow-moving traffic), but the specific link was unclear—until now.
5 Foods to Avoid If You Have Heart Palpitations, According to a Cardiologist
A Mayo Clinic-trained heart doctor shares the worst foods for heart palpitations, along with potentially heart-steadying bites. Heart palpitations can be a sensation that feels like your heart is taking a leap, fluttering, or picking up the pace, and these palpitations are more common than you might think. The Cleveland Clinic notes that heart palpitations are far from rare, noting a study indicating that about 16% of patients seek their primary care provider’s help for palpitations, making it a frequent reason to consult a cardiologist. For many, these sensations are brief and harmless, but for some, they linger as a more worrying sign.
Stanley Cup Mold: Is It True? An Expert Doctor Reveals 9 Signs To Watch For
Stanley cups are beloved by thousands of the wellness-obsessed, from celebrities (see Exhibit A: Olivia Wilde) to the reported Target employees who were disciplined for loading up on inventory before new product hit shelves for customers. Adored for their size, cold temperature maintenance and the eye-pleasing colors that seem to...
What’s Your Biological Age? Doctors Say It’s Based on These 9 Clues
Sure you know your chronological age, but expert doctors say it's possible to reverse your "biological age" with a few simple choices. As you age, a little creak in the knee or the occasional scatter-brained moment can make you shake your head at how fast time passes. You know how many candles were on the cake for your last birthday, but the concept of biological age is a more recent perspective which expert doctors define by speaking to how certain characteristics can indicate whether your physiology is more youthful or more advanced than time alone dictates.
Experts: Your Smart Watch Blood Pressure Monitor Might Not Be Accurate
Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part, literally, of a thorough physical at your regular doctor’s appointment. Outside the healthcare setting, there are some great blood pressure cuff devices to check your values yourself—but, say some experts, it’s possible your smart watch is not one of them.
‘America’s Got Talent’ Host Terry Crews Opens Up About the Health Issue That Forced a Life Shift
Before Terry Crews was the host of America’s Got Talent, he was a star of the NFL as well as several TV series and movies. It’s clear Crews has got range, but there’s one thing all of his roles have had in common: Big energy. However, in...
New Study: Skipping Breakfast Could Lead to Higher Rates of This Disorder
Plus, the breakfast foods you should reach for to reduce inflammation and give your mental wellness a boost. Breakfast has often been called the most important meal of the day. In recent years, however, intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating waves have changed our perspective; nowadays, it wouldn’t be completely outlandish if someone ate breakfast at an unconventional time, or skipped it altogether. So, is breakfast still important?
New Research: Here’s How the Brain Changes Before, During and After Your Period
The body’s capabilities are nothing short of remarkable, and for people with a uterus, it’s important to count menstruation among them. For a long time, the scientific community lacked an in-depth understanding of how these processes, particularly hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, affect the brain. This knowledge gap is finally being bridged by two pivotal studies released in October 2023, revealing the significant impact of periods on brain structure and function.
Period Symptoms Are the Worst This Month, Say Expert Doctors—Here’s Why
A board-certified wellness expert talks with doctors to unpack five rarely discussed reasons this really is the perfect month to curl up and rest your body. An intense headache, fierce cramps, relentless bloating, maybe even that initial flow showing up a few days early or late: If your period feels different in January, your observation is likely on-point. As a board-certified holistic nutritionist and women’s health coach I’ve noticed a trend over the years: My clients share that their January period is heavier with symptoms like more cramps, breast tenderness and irritability.
Heart Doctors: If You’ve Had COVID, Be Aware of These Symptoms
These days when you contract a COVID-19 infection, the data suggest that most cases are mild. That’s because the latest COVID variant primarily affects the upper respiratory tract, with symptoms ranging from a cough and sore throat to a runny nose and a mild fever. However, even if you...
Relying on This Type of Alarm Clock Could Increase Blood Pressure, Says New Research
We’d all love to roll out of bed to the sound of birds chirping and a few minutes of peaceful meditation, but responsibilities like children, pets, and work often make that challenge a dream. If you begin your day on the move, particularly with one type of popular alarm clock, new research says you might want to make a simple tweak to your routine…and possibly your phone settings.
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