Health Care

  The four stages of  high blood pressure  (hypertension)can have a variety of, occasionally unexpected, effects on your health. Different Types of Hypertensions Most of us have taken our blood pressure at some point, and we may have an idea of what constitutes "good" or "bad" numbers in general. It can be confusing to navigate the many phases and forms of hypertension, but knowing the hazards associated with the numbers is crucial, particularly for those over 50. A blood pressure measurement of 130/80 mm Hg or above is considered hypertension, according to guidelines published in 2017 by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (AHA). Because large  arteries  stiffen with age and raise blood pressure, older adults are more vulnerable to high blood pressure. If medication and lifestyle modifications fail to control the illness it may lead to heart disease, stroke, renal disease, vision issues, and even cognitive damage.    An estim...

    Less than seven hours of sleep every night may raise the risk of high blood pressure, particularly in women, according to recent studies. 1.       High blood pressure  is more likely to occur in those who sleep for less than seven hours. 2.       You have an even higher risk if you sleep for less than five hours. 3.       Compared to men, women are more at risk when they sleep for less than seven hours. 4.       High blood pressure may result from inadequate sleep because it raises specific hormone levels. 5.       It's critical to follow proper sleep hygiene practices to lower your risk. A study found that the risk of high blood pressure is increases if you are getting less than seven hours of sleep. Additionally, the researchers discovered that those who slept for less than five hours were at significantly greater danger. The s...

  The muscular organ in your heart pumps blood throughout your body. This process provides your tissues and organs with the essential nutrients and oxygen . Heart illness can have major negative impacts on your health and impair the proper function of your heart. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease accounts for one in four fatalities in the US each year. If left untreated, heart attacks and heart failure are two disorders that damage the heart and can have a major negative influence on your health. But the two conditions are not the same, and they differ significantly in a number of important ways. We'll explain the distinctions between heart attacks and heart failure below; along with actions you can take to safeguard your heart. A Heart Attack: what is it? When sufficient blood flow is prevented from reaching a certain region of the heart, a heart attack results. This indicates that the tissues in this reg...