Tag: cardiovascular health
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Longer Walks, Bigger Health Wins: New Study Promotes 15-Minute Walking Bouts
Longer Walking Bouts Linked to Greater Health Benefits If you’re aiming to improve heart health through walking, the newest research suggests that the length of each walk matters as much as the total steps you take. A large international study tracking tens of thousands of adults found that accumulating most daily steps in bouts of…
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,169 (October 10, 2025): Space Life Science Research Results and Funding Highlights
Overview of NASA-backed Space Life Science Findings The latest NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List (#1,169) dated 10 October 2025 offers a comprehensive snapshot of recent research results in space life science, with a focus on studies supported by NASA funding. The compilation highlights diverse topics—from the effects of spaceflight on task performance to regenerative medicine…
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,168: Key Space Life Science Findings from October 2025
Overview of the Current Awareness List The NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,168 (3 October 2025) compiles space life science research outcomes connected to NASA-supported work. This digest highlights advances in physiology under gravity or microgravity, countermeasures for health in space, and innovations in life sciences research methods that could reshape long-duration missions. Readers will…
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Hidden Fat, Real Risk: ‘Skinny Fat’ May Damage Arteries Quietly
New findings reveal a quiet threat from hidden fat A recent study led by researchers at McMaster University has unveiled a troubling link between hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver and damage to arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine, the research challenges the traditional reliance on body-mass index (BMI)…
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63-Year-Old Reality Check: Why Midlife Heart Health Matters Now
Introduction: A wake‑up call for midlife heart health New data from Blackrock Health reveal a striking statistic: the average age of patients presenting to its Rapid Cardiac Care service is just 63. This finding challenges the notion that heart problems are an issue only for older adults and underscores the need to be proactive about…
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Heavy Lifting and Blood Pressure Spikes: Who Is At Risk and Safer Alternatives
Why heavy lifting can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes Maximal weight lifting places substantial demands on the cardiovascular system. During intense lifts, particularly when lifters use the Valsalva maneuver (holding breath during exertion), intrathoracic and intra-abdominal pressures rise sharply. This can transiently compress major blood vessels and force the heart to work harder, causing systolic…
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Heavy Lifting and Blood Pressure: Who’s at Risk and Safer Alternatives
Heavy Lifting and Sudden Blood Pressure Spikes: What We Know Recent warnings from a top neurologist, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, highlight a critical but often overlooked risk of heavy resistance training: extreme elevations in blood pressure (BP) during maximal lifts. Research and clinical observations have shown that systolic BP can surge well beyond normal resting levels,…
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4 Everyday Drinks to Help Prevent Artery Plaque and Boost Blood Flow
Protecting Your Arteries with Everyday Choices Nourishing your arteries involves mindful eating and drinking. While no single beverage can wipe away artery plaque, certain drinks can support heart health by reducing inflammation, lowering bad cholesterol, and promoting smoother blood flow. Here, we explore four accessible beverages—green tea, pomegranate juice, beetroot juice, and turmeric milk—that can…
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Japanese Walking Routine: 30-Minute Intervals Beat 10,000 Steps
The Endurance of a New Walk: Why 10,000 Steps Isn’t the Whole Story For years, the daily goal of hitting 10,000 steps has been a go-to fitness rule. Yet mounting research suggests that simply racking up steps isn’t the best or only path to better health. A growing movement around a Japanese walking routine argues…
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Does Smoking Raise Blood Pressure? Urine Tests Uncover the Direct Link
New evidence strengthens the link between smoking and higher blood pressure Smoking has long been known to harm heart health, but researchers have debated whether tobacco use elevates blood pressure independently or primarily insofar as it raises other cardiovascular risks. A recent analysis provides a clearer answer: smoking does appear to raise blood pressure on…