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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

Many of us are hooked on the boost that chocolate gives, but as we approach World Chocolate Day (7 July) nutritionist Emily Whitehead explains there could be another reason for our choc compulsion.

3 Jul 2017

New portable device can quickly find markers of sepsis from single drop of blood

A new portable device can quickly find markers of deadly, unpredictable sepsis infection from a single drop of blood.

3 Jul 2017

Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and arterial distensibility in adolescence

The longitudinal study on children and adolescents conducted by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, is unique worldwide.

30 Jun 2017

Study suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt

Salt is a hidden enemy in children's diets. So says the conclusion of a study by researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid, which suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt; this is associated to greater risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and obesity.

29 Jun 2017

Mildly obese people more likely to survive, fare better after major heart attack

People who survive a major heart attack often do better in the years afterward if they're mildly obese, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists showed.

29 Jun 2017

Drop in sudden cardiac arrests linked to Obamacare

If 22 million Americans lose their health care coverage by 2026 under the GOP Senate's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, how many people could die? The question is at the heart of the debate raging in Washington, D.C., but has been difficult to answer.

29 Jun 2017

Teenage weight gain may increase stroke risk in adult life

Kids who become overweight during their teenage years may be more likely to develop a stroke decades later than kids who did not become overweight during those years, according to a study published in the June 28, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 Jun 2017

Study examines how polypharmacy affects walking while talking in older adults

"Polypharmacy" is the term used when someone takes many (usually five or more) different medications. Experts suggest that, for most older adults, taking that many medications may not be medically necessary.

28 Jun 2017

Philips launches IntelliVue X3 in Europe for portable, uninterrupted patient monitoring during transport

Royal Philips, a global health technology company, today announced the release of the IntelliVue X3 in Europe. Designed for portable, uninterrupted monitoring during in-hospital transport and at the bedside, IntelliVue X3 provides an intuitive smart-phone-style operation that quickly and easily enables continuous monitoring during transport for the most critical patients.

From Philips Healthcare 28 Jun 2017

UD researchers combat chronic kidney disease with exercise

A University of Delaware research team in the College of Health Sciences is combating chronic kidney disease (CKD) with exercise.

28 Jun 2017

Study shows link between metabolic syndrome and risk of cognitive disorders

A study presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Amsterdam has shown that obesity alone is not a risk factor for cognitive disorders, but commonly associated co-morbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure and metabolic disorders are.

27 Jun 2017

Study finds evidence on preventive interventions for cognitive decline and dementia

A new report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shows evidence supporting three interventions—cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity, which might slow down cognitive decline and the onset of dementia.

26 Jun 2017

Scientists find lack of experimental evidence detailing biologic roles of leptin in metabolism

Discovered more than two decades ago, the hormone leptin has been widely hailed as the key regulator of leanness. Yet, the pivotal experiments that probe the function of this protein and unravel the precise mechanism of its action as a guardian against obesity are largely missing.

24 Jun 2017

Insulin in the brain may help regulate eating behavior and facilitate weight loss, study shows

Eating behavior and the subjective feeling of hunger are regulated by a variety of hormones. Here a key role is played by the hormone insulin because it is not only active in the body, but also in the brain.

23 Jun 2017

Greater engagement in leisure activities linked to lower blood pressure of Alzheimer's caregivers

Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music - these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

23 Jun 2017

Novel seca medical Vital Signs Analyzer advances potential of non-invasive diagnostics to completely new level

Malnutrition, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and all their consequences are among the world's major medical challenges of the 21st century.

From seca 23 Jun 2017

Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces CKD patients' risks of heart disease and death

Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that intensive blood pressure lowering reduces chronic kidney disease patients' risks of dying prematurely or developing cardiovascular disease. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

23 Jun 2017

Cognitive decline may be prevented using interventions but may be inadequate says report

New research shows that there are several interventions that could help prevent cognitive decline. According to the latest report entitled “Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Way Forward,” from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), cognitive training, increase in physical activity, control of blood pressure adequately among those with a high blood pressure are all fruitful measures to reduce cognitive decline. However evidence to support these three interventions is encouraging but insufficient to justify a public health campaign focused on their adoption.

22 Jun 2017

Study finds breastfeeding could lower a mothers risk of a heart attack or stroke later in life

A new study published in the American Heart Association has found that the risk of a heart attack or stroke is reduced later in life in mothers who breastfeed their babies.

22 Jun 2017

Scientists uncover vital clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and increased risk of heart disease

Scientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in later life for both mother and child have uncovered important new clues.

21 Jun 2017

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Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

New portable device can quickly find markers of sepsis from single drop of blood

Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and arterial distensibility in adolescence

Study suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt

Mildly obese people more likely to survive, fare better after major heart attack

Drop in sudden cardiac arrests linked to Obamacare

Teenage weight gain may increase stroke risk in adult life

Study examines how polypharmacy affects walking while talking in older adults

Philips launches IntelliVue X3 in Europe for portable, uninterrupted patient monitoring during transport

UD researchers combat chronic kidney disease with exercise

Study shows link between metabolic syndrome and risk of cognitive disorders

Study finds evidence on preventive interventions for cognitive decline and dementia

Scientists find lack of experimental evidence detailing biologic roles of leptin in metabolism

Insulin in the brain may help regulate eating behavior and facilitate weight loss, study shows

Greater engagement in leisure activities linked to lower blood pressure of Alzheimer's caregivers

Novel seca medical Vital Signs Analyzer advances potential of non-invasive diagnostics to completely new level

Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces CKD patients' risks of heart disease and death

Cognitive decline may be prevented using interventions but may be inadequate says report

Study finds breastfeeding could lower a mothers risk of a heart attack or stroke later in life

Scientists uncover vital clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and increased risk of heart disease

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