A growing number of dentists and medical professionals are cautioning against the indiscriminate use of popular mouth rinses, suggesting that they may inadvertently contribute to cavities and persistent bad breath. There is also an emerging correlation between regular mouthwash use and more serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and oral diseases. The…

A new study found that spending just 30 minutes talking on a mobile phone per week is linked to a greater risk of blood pressure, a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. The study published May 4 in the European Heart Journal—Digital Health examined the relationship between making and receiving phone calls and new-onset hypertension….

“Before I die, I need to know what I did wrong to suffer like this … I picked money out of my father’s pocket. I lied to people …” One day in November 2019, Kim Gyeongil, 67, was walking down a street in Seoul alone, tired and melancholy, at odds with the bustling atmosphere around…

“Before I die, I need to know what I did wrong to suffer like this … I picked money out of my father’s pocket. I lied to people …” One day in November 2019, Kim Gyeongil, 67, was walking down a street in Seoul alone, tired and melancholy, at odds with the bustling atmosphere around…

High blood pressure (hypertension) is known as the “invisible killer.” The patients usually do not have obvious symptoms, so they tend to ignore it and may not even be aware that they have hypertension. However, long-term uncontrolled blood pressure may lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. So what readings…

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when the force of the blood flowing through the blood vessels, is consistently too high. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg. If your blood pressure readings are between 120/80 mmHg and 140/90 mmHg, it could mean you’re at risk of developing high blood pressure. The…

Hypertension is sometimes called a “silent killer,” and is feared by many. According to the 2017 American Heart Association guidelines, when blood pressure is measured during a tranquil, unagitated state and reads high more than three times within two consecutive weeks, one is considered to be suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). Once diagnosed, simply…

Concerned about a high blood pressure reading at your last doctor’s appointment? Your concern may be misplaced. Some doctors believe that hypertension is commonly over- or misdiagnosed, and official blood pressure guidelines from medical organizations around the world differ. Blood pressure measures the force the heart exerts on blood vessels. Systolic pressure (the first or…

High blood pressure or hypertension is often discussed at doctor’s visits and frequently triggers a prescription. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute warns that half of all Americans have high blood pressure, some without even knowing it. Our blood pressure changes throughout the day. The problem is, if it stays high for too long,…

Most people consider their morning latte healthy and pleasurable. Many studies have shown coffee is associated with health benefits like reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, new research finds people with an increasingly common health issue shouldn’t exceed more than one cup of coffee per day. Study Looked at Over 18,500 People, Across…