Tag: hypertension

  • Rilmenidine: Hypertension Drug May Extend Longevity And Slow Down Aging

    Rilmenidine: Hypertension Drug May Extend Longevity And Slow Down Aging

    According to the World Heart Federation, hypertension affects 1.3 billion people worldwide, and it is responsible for 10 million deaths a year. Rilmenidine is a prescription drug used for the treatment of hypertension. Now, a recent study has suggested that it may be effective at managing aging and extending lifespan.  What is rilmenidine? Rilmenidine is…

  • Adding Salt To Your Food Can Reduce Your Longevity

    Adding Salt To Your Food Can Reduce Your Longevity

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]I’ll admit it – I always add salt to my food, sometimes before I even taste it.…

  • Study Finds Hypertension Poses Major Health Risk In Middle Income Countries

    Study Finds Hypertension Poses Major Health Risk In Middle Income Countries

    Many people diagnosed with hypertension in four of the world’s biggest middle-income countries have stopped treatment, and most of these patients have lost control of blood pressure – potentially leading to heart problems and death, a new study reveals. The researchers analyzed patient data from China, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa. They found that policies…

  • Study Finds 7 Longevity Habits To Reduce Risk For Dementia

    Study Finds 7 Longevity Habits To Reduce Risk For Dementia

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]According to the World Health Organization, 55 million people around the world have dementia, and this number…

  • Beat Hypertension By Avoiding These Five Foods, Says Dietitian

    Beat Hypertension By Avoiding These Five Foods, Says Dietitian

    High blood pressure, often known as hypertension, is a condition that is difficult to identify because it rarely causes symptoms. In light of this, untreated hypertension can cause major health complications. However, commitment, a healthy diet, and regular exercise can help you maintain a good blood pressure level. A healthy diet plays an important role…

  • Sexual Assault and Harassment Causes High Blood Pressure In Women, Study Finds

    Sexual Assault and Harassment Causes High Blood Pressure In Women, Study Finds

    High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide. Now, while women do have a lower risk of heart disease than men, they do have a higher rate of mortality and poorer prognosis following an acute cardiovascular (CV) event (1). Therefore, the factors that surround women’s…

  • Could Going Plant-Based Once A Week Boost Longevity?

    Could Going Plant-Based Once A Week Boost Longevity?

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]In most cases, like exercise, changes are hard to see and usually take a while. However, moving to a plant-based…

  • Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure & Where To Get The Monitoring Watch

    Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure & Where To Get The Monitoring Watch

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Longevity Live Paid Partner. If you have been hearing people talk about checking their blood pressure and generally monitoring their vital…

  • Magnesium:  It’s A Supplement You Should Be Taking

    Magnesium: It’s A Supplement You Should Be Taking

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]We all want to be healthy and many of us see supplements as a way to improve our health. Magnesium is a…

  • Why Eating Too Much Salt Will Compromise Your HealthSpan

    Why Eating Too Much Salt Will Compromise Your HealthSpan

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Excessive consumption of salt can have a destructive impact on your cardiovascular system. This in turn may compromise your healthspan. The…