Tomatoes, championed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for their potassium content, have demonstrated additional heart health benefits in a Spanish study involving more than 7,000 adults aged 55 to 80. The research revealed that the daily consumption of one large tomato’s equivalent (approximately 4 ounces) could potentially reduce the risk of high blood pressure …
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Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed
Summary: Immune system cells’ response in the brain’s protective covering may contribute to cognitive decline in individuals with chronic high blood pressure. New research provides insights into new ways to counteract high blood pressure’s impact on cognition. Hypertension affects over a billion people globally, and this study found that immune cells’ abnormal activation in the …
Verstappen mistakes will come if he’s put under pressure in F1
He stressed that the Italian team didn’t push the Red Bull driver hard enough this year. Verstappen won 19 of the 22 races over the course of this season, missing out twice to his team-mate Sergio Perez in early races, and then to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz when Red Bull had an off-weekend at the Singapore …
Dr Michael Mosley explains turning thermostat down ‘can lower blood pressure, burn fat and protect against disease’
Diet and wellbeing expert Dr Michael Mosley has explained the benefits of lowering the temperature in your home. He has just released a new BBC Radio 4 podcast called Cold Therapy, looking at how to “invite the cold into your life”. He is looking at how to “harness the power of the cold”, looking at …
Pressure mounts on NHS as norovirus cases rise
Winter pressures are “already mounting” on the NHS, new data shows, amid high levels of norovirus and problems getting patients out of hospital to care in the community. NHS leaders warned that the current cold weather was likely to exacerbate pressures on services. Last week an average of 351 people were in hospital with symptoms …
High blood pressure linked to air pollution and heavy traffic
Share on PinterestExperts say air pollution can affect people who live near freeways. Amos Chapple/Stocksy Traffic-related air pollution was associated with a significant increase in blood pressure among car passengers, a study finds. Researchers report that the blood pressure increase is on par with other cardiovascular risk factors such as lack of exercise or excessive …
From Dak Prescott to Brandon Staley: who’s under pressure in the NFL? | NFL
NFL With the regular season past its halfway point, we pick out a few figures around the league and assess the likelihood of there being change in the air Thu 30 Nov 2023 09.00 GMT Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Should Prescott’s seat feel warm? No. Does it? Absolutely. It’s drifted under the radar, but Prescott …
Matchday Musings: Pressure builds on Tony Mowbray as Sunderland slump to defeat
2023/2024 has been a peculiar season for us so far. Expected to build on the foundations our exciting young team had laid last season, we’re yet to blossom into the ‘total footballing’ side we hoped to become. A string of well-documented injuries have hampered us but after every sign of progress, we seem to stall. …
Like a high-sodium diet: traffic pollution can cause rise in blood pressure – study | Pollution
Pollution Study finds the spike in blood pressure can last up to 24 hours and may contribute to cardiovascular problems Wed 29 Nov 2023 20.47 GMT Getting stuck in traffic is one of the most common stressors that millions of Americans face every day. The bumper-to-bumper traffic can come at the cost of wasted gas, …
MPs add to pressure on ministers to vet Barclay family’s Telegraph offer | Telegraph Media Group
Telegraph Media Group Call for national security law to be used to investigate proposed deal involving consortium backed by UAE A group of MPs including the former Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith have asked ministers to use national security law to investigate the Barclay family’s proposed deal to give control of the Telegraph to …