Sentences with phrase «including better blood pressure»

Chocolate consumption has been linked to cardiovascular benefits including better blood pressure control, decreased LDL (or «bad») cholesterol, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Not only will you meet people who share your ideals and feel more socially connected, research has shown that those who donate their time to others may reap better physical health, including lower blood pressure and a longer life.

Although we would expect the unique collection of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients found in blueberries to provide cardiovascular benefits well beyond blood pressure regulation (including decreased risk of atherosclerosis), we need large - scale human studies to document these benefits.

But there are also physical benefits of bed rest for some moms, including lowered blood pressure, less pressure on the cervix, and better blood flow to the baby.

Symptoms to watch out for include high blood pressure, swelling of the face and hands, as well as fever or headaches.

Other benefits include reduced risk of asthma, healthier blood pressure levels, and better weight control.»

Benefits of extended breastfeeding for mom include reduced risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as improved health.

Compared with the placebo group, liraglutide - treated subjects also experienced better improvements in blood pressure and levels of all fasting lipids (blood fats), including LDL («bad») cholesterol, HDL («good») cholesterol, triglycerides and total cholesterol, according to Le Roux.

«Our findings suggest that it may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure if you don't eat these foods cooked well done and avoid the use of open - flame and / or high - temperature cooking methods, including grilling / barbequing and broiling,» Liu said.

To reduce their risk of developing kidney disease, patients should be attentive to their blood pressure and keep it under control, maintain a diet that isn't high in salt; avoid or reduce use of medications that are directly toxic to the kidneys; including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; and get their rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation under as good of control as possible, he adds.

These behaviors give them a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol as well as diabetes.

Randomized controlled studies, including one I conducted with funding from the NIH, show that this approach improves well - being, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol while elevating self - esteem.

The tissue, called the stroma, includes fat cells, or adipocytes, that provide padding; fibroblasts, which make the framework for tissue; pericytes in blood vessels, which are contractile cells that help regulate blood pressure; as well as myoepithelial cells comprising the outer layer of the ductal system through which milk flows.

An MBAN would help hospitals and healthcare clinics better keep tabs on important health - related information, including a patient's temperature, pulse, blood glucose level, blood pressure and respiratory function.

MetS factors include increased abdominal fat, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, abnormal blood coagulation and cholesterol levels as well as elevated C - reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation.

Like adults, severely overweight children and teens are at heightened risk for a host of physical and emotional problems, including cardiovascular disease (e.g., high cholesterol and blood pressure) and diabetes, as well as poor self - esteem and depression.

These include medications used to treat urinary incontinence, depression, insomnia, and anxiety, as well as diuretics used to treat high blood pressure.

Beyond regaining voluntary movement, the research participants have displayed a myriad of improvements in their overall health, including the increase of muscle mass and regulation of their blood pressure, as well as reduced fatigue and transformational changes to their sense of well - being.

The risk factors, together known as metabolic syndrome, include a large waistline, high triglyceride (a blood fat) levels, low HDL (the «good» cholesterol) levels, high blood pressure and high blood sugar when fasting.

The programs that included blood pressure monitoring kits, blood pressure checks during activities like walking clubs and cooking classes and volunteers who led activities had the best results.

In addition to heart disease, scientists are now investigating the role that fish consumption may have in protecting us against some cancers as well as many chronic diseases including Alzheimer's disease, asthma, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

In the words of the lead researcher, professor Manolopoulos, a certain distribution of fat in the body is already a well - known factor that promotes health, but these new findings add even more meat to the bones of this fact by proving that thigh fat and large hips actually protect and maintain the health of women, quite opposite to the health damages caused by belly fat and overall upper body fat, which include high blood pressure and diabetes.

Even further, studies on high - fat diets show that increased consumption of saturated fat has beneficial impacts on cardiovascular disease risk markers, including decreasing the level of triglycerides, fasting glucose, blood pressure, as well as increasing HDL cholesterol blood levels.

Inflammation is a well - known precursor to metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors — including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abdominal fat, and unhealthy cholesterol levels — that can trigger obesity and type 2 diabetes.

«These include lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, increased exercise, and better glucose and blood pressure control.»

These included a large waistline, high blood fat levels (triglycerides), low «good» cholesterol or HDL, high blood sugar and high blood pressure.

«Adipose tissue [fat in the stomach] along with fat below the skin has been associated with abnormalities, including high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels [good cholesterol], high blood pressure and greater risk of diabetes,» said Dr. Gregg Fonarow.

The good news is I can be proactive and make healthy lifestyle changes now, including eating a healthy diet with fatty fish and omega - 3s, exercising, refraining from smoking and heavy alcohol consumption, reducing stress, and treating existing conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol

These success stories underscore the many benefits of regular physical activity, including lower risk of heart failure, lower blood pressure and better brain health.

Modern therapy includes insulin pumps, such as the one Regazzi uses; a greater variety of insulin products, including man - made versions of the hormone; and better treatments for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other illness that tend to occur in people with diabetes.

Omega - 3 fats have been found to have a range of health - giving properties including the ability to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol as well as reduce inflammation in people with arthritis.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include low energy and fatigue, weakness, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, numbness, cramps and seizures, as well as irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure.

Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors linked to heart disease and diabetes that includes obesity, high blood sugar, low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure, could also be responsible.

Walking can help to prevent many diseases and illnesses, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, according to the Better Health Channel.

Being in chronic survival mode can lead to serious chronic symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep, stubborn weigh (especially muffin tops and belly fat), poor focus, memory, or work accomplished («brain fog»), and hormonal imbalances, as well chronic medical problems including metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and autoimmune conditions (for example, Hashimoto's).

From a health perspective, I would only be scratching the surface by mentioning benefits that include improvement in blood pressure, increases in HDL (good) cholesterol and decreases in LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduced body fat, a decreased glucose - stimulated insulin response, improvement in heart and lung function and efficiency, and decreases in anxiety, tension, and depression.

Keep in mind, though, that if you have insulin resistance (i.e. if you are taking drugs for high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, or if you're overweight) you'd be better off avoiding all sweeteners, including honey, since any sweetener can decrease your insulin sensitivity and worsen your insulin resistance.

This consultation will include: medical history as well as a review of your lifestyle, stress levels, Heath concerns, eating / digestion, sleeping patterns, blood pressure, marma points, joints, glands, eyes, tongues, hair and skin.

However, they did find that low - carb diets were associated with significant decreases in body weight as well as improvements in several cardiovascular risk factors, including decreases in triglycerides, fasting glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, abdominal circumference, plasma insulin and c - reactive protein, as well as an increase in HDL «good» cholesterol.

We've taken the best nutrients for heart health and combined them to create a line of supplements that provides comprehensive support for all aspects of cardiovascular health, including maintaining already healthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Other health benefits include its support for healthy blood pressure and cholesterol — Chaga is able to break down LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol in the bloodstream — as well as offering support for gastrointestinal issues such as ulcers.

Figs are high in fiber and a good source of several essential minerals, including magnesium, manganese, calcium (which promotes bone density), copper and potassium (which helps lower blood pressure), as well as vitamins K and B6.

Heart problems, including coronary artery disease (CAD), are most likely to occur in those with high blood pressure; 1,200 mg of garlic extract per day has been shown to reduce blood pressure by up to 8 % after as little as one month's use, as well as minimizing the thickening and hardening of the arteries, better known as atherosclerosis.

A large number of peer - reviewed research, including long - term randomized controlled trial data, has demonstrated that growth hormone replacement improves energy, strength, cardiac function, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, insulin sensitivity cognitive function, immunity, and psychologic well - being; decreases body fat; increases lean muscle; prevents and reverses heart disease; prevents and improves osteoporosis; and improves quality of life.

They are a good source of omega - 3 fatty acids that helps improve cardiovascular function (including blood pressure).

With this article, explore the nutritional composition of the kiwifruit and what areas of health it might best benefit, including bowel movements, blood pressure, and kidneys.

Additional health benefits include improved blood pressure, cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity for better use of energy, cholesterol profiles and maintenance of muscle mass.

On the other hand, more recent research on rats treated with flax during pregnancy suggest it may improve the health of their offspring, including decreased risk of obesity, lower blood pressure, and better arterial health and brain function (11, 12, 13).

A good blood pressure reading should include a top number between 90 and 120 and a bottom number between 60 and 80.

Sneaking in some sleep midday is linked to a long list of benefits, including improved mood, better memory, reduced fatigue, and even lowered blood pressure.