Tag: cardiovascular health
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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…
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Rising Temperatures Threaten Older Hearts: Heat & Health
Overview: Heat, aging, and heart health As climate change pushes global temperatures higher and heat waves become more frequent, a silent crisis is unfolding at the intersection of aging and the cardiovascular system. A recent narrative review in the Journal of Applied Physiology synthesizes evidence from the past decade showing that older adults face disproportionate…
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Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health
Introduction: The stakes of sedentarism Sedentary lifestyles are a growing public health concern. In 2022, more than a third of adults worldwide failed to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, with many spending eight or more hours each day sitting. Prolonged sitting is linked to poorer metabolic and vascular health, including higher fasting insulin, adverse lipid…
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Exercise Beats Yoga for Heart Health: Strengthening Vascular Function in Sedentary Adults
Why the debate matters: exercise vs. yoga for heart health As modern life keeps many people seated for long hours, public health researchers are keen to identify simple, effective strategies to protect the heart and blood vessels. A recent systematic review comparing yoga and conventional exercise provides important insights: both activities improve vascular function, but…
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Exercise Beats Yoga for Heart Health: What the Latest Review Finds
New Insights on How Exercise and Yoga Affect Heart and Blood Vessel Health A recent systematic review published in Advances in Integrative Medicine takes a closer look at how two popular approaches—conventional exercise and yoga—affect vascular function in sedentary adults. While both routines offer benefits, the analysis concludes that structured physical exercise delivers stronger improvements…
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Sex Differences in Dementia Risk: The Role of Underlying Medical Conditions
Understanding sex differences in dementia risk Dementia is a global health priority, characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline that disrupt daily living. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, especially in older ages, crude comparisons can be misleading. A key question is whether sex itself increases dementia risk once we account…
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Smoking and Hypertension: UM Study Links Risk
New UM Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and Hypertension A recent study from the University of Manitoba (UM) provides fresh evidence that tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. The research, led by cardiovascular epidemiologist Dr. Setor Kunutsor, highlights the value of using urine cotinine tests to verify…
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Interval Walking Training: The Minute Japanese Technique That Burns More Fat Than Jogging
What is the Japanese walking technique? Interval Walking Training is a fitness method developed by researchers at Shinshu University in Japan. It follows a simple rhythm designed to maximize fat burning and cardiovascular benefits by alternating paces rather than maintaining a steady jog or stroll. The pattern is easy to remember: 3 minutes of brisk…
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Interval Walking: The Japanese Method Burns More Fat Than Jogging
What is the Japanese Interval Walking Technique? Interval Walking Training is a scientifically designed exercise method that reimagines a simple stroll. Instead of a constant pace, it alternates between three minutes of brisk walking and three minutes of slow walking, typically for a total of 30 minutes. Developed by researchers at Shinshu University in Japan,…
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Interval Walking Training: A Minute-By-Minute Japanese Method That May Burn More Fat Than Jogging
What is Interval Walking Training? Interval Walking Training is a scientifically designed exercise method developed by researchers at Shinshu University in Japan. Rather than a casual stroll, this approach alternates two distinct paces in a simple rhythm: three minutes of brisk walking followed by three minutes of slow walking, repeated for a total of 30…