Tag Archives: Blood pressure

Promoting Heart Health: a Closer Look at Cardiac Rehab

Posted on March 11, 2011 by theheartrehab

There’s a great article in the Bangor Daily News by personal trainer Kevin DiDonato on the basics of cardiac rehab. I’ve included an excerpt below, but check out the BDN website for the full article… Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation is … Continue reading →

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Magnesium levels don’t predict heart risk

Posted on October 28, 2010 by theheartrehab

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The hope that a simple blood test could help doctors identify patients likely to develop high blood pressure or heart disease is dashed by the findings of a new study published in the American Heart … Continue reading →

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Workplace Noise Tied to Heart Disease RiskWorkplace Noise Tied to Heart Disease Risk

Posted on October 13, 2010 by theheartrehab

TUESDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) — Persistent, loud noise in the workplace more than doubles the risk for heart disease, Canadian researchers say. Among those at highest risk are younger men who smoke, which by itself is a risk factor … Continue reading →

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Enlarged hearts in women shrink faster than those in men after aortic valve replacement

Posted on September 24, 2010 by theheartrehab

Heart enlargement caused by narrowed aortic valves regresses faster in elderly women than in men after aortic valve replacement, according to research reported in a surgical supplement of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Men’s slower heart-size regression times … Continue reading →

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Type D personality associated with higher future heart risk

Posted on September 22, 2010 by theheartrehab

Study highlights: * Heart patients considered “chronically distressed” (Type D personality) may have a higher risk of recurrent cardiac events. * Type D personality was also associated with higher risk of future psychological problems such as depression or anxiety in … Continue reading →

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Consumption of ‘Good Salt’ Can Reduce Population Blood Pressure Levels, Research Finds

Posted on September 15, 2010 by theheartrehab

ScienceDaily (Sep. 13, 2010) — An increased intake of ‘good’ potassium salts could contribute significantly to improving blood pressure at the population level, according to new research. The favourable effect brought about by potassium is even estimated to be comparable … Continue reading →

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Test Your Sodium Smarts

Posted on September 10, 2010 by theheartrehab

You may be surprised to learn how much sodium is in many foods. Sodium, including sodium chloride or salt, can come from natural sources or be added to foods. High–sodium diets are linked to increased blood pressure and a higher … Continue reading →

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Heart Health Rises With Education in Rich Nations

Posted on September 8, 2010 by theheartrehab

Study highlights: * The incidence of heart disease, stroke and certain risk factors decreased as educational levels increased in high-income countries, but not in low-and middle-income countries. * Among women, the most educated in low-and middle-income countries had a slight … Continue reading →

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