Blood pressure

Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body

There are age-related changes in the body, but many of them can be influenced through proper nutrition, activity, and habits. Dr. Maya Rosman gives some important tips from her new book.

Illustration: The third age.
Beetroot juice

Juice from this vegetable lowers blood pressure within two weeks

Sunflower seeds

The nuts and seeds Israelis love can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart attacks

Garlic

11 health benefits of eating garlic


Can peanuts help you lose weight? New study says yes

Many won’t eat nuts because of the amount of fat and calories they contain, but a new study found that eating peanuts before a meal can lead to lower blood pressure and weight loss.

 Illustrative image of peanuts.

What's the connection between vinegar and blood pressure?

Meet sunomono salad, an Asian cucumber salad that helps balance blood pressure through one important ingredient: Vinegar.

 Suomo salad.

Blood thickness can predict risk of COVID death - study

Researchers found that COVID-19 patients with a high blood viscosity had a 60% higher chance of dying than patients with a low blood viscosity. 

COVID-19 is seen in a blood vessel (Illustrative).

Blood pressure drugs may cause kidney damage over time- study

Researchers noted that patients should continue taking the life-saving medications to prevent heart failure, which include the commonly used ACE inhibitors.

5 Best Omron Blood Pressure Monitors For 2016

Can artificial intelligence predict whether someone will die from COVID?

An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by the University of Copenhagen managed to predict, with up to 90% accuracy whether someone undiagnosed is at risk of dying from COVID-19.

Artificial intelligence

Blood pressure can be measured simply with BioBeat's cuffless solution

The wireless blood pressure monitoring solution offered by the Israeli medical technology innovation firm was found to be 96% as effective as traditional rubber cuffs, ‘Scientific Reports’ found.

The combination of the BioBeat patch and smartwatch (in the picture) could make heart attacks and strokes a thing of the past, the company claims.

Breastfeeding tied to lower risk of diabetes, high blood pressure

Overall, mothers who breastfed for more than 12 months were 30% less likely to develop diabetes and 13% less likely to develop high blood pressure.

A baby in a stroller or carriage (illustrative)

Study shows children who are raised with a dog have lower blood pressure

"Our dog Bamba gives me a sense of security and good feeling. I feel really happy with her and when I'm sad she comforts me."

Dog [Illustrative]