According to researchers from the American Heart Association, having a pet friend is good for your heart. Dog owners get more exercise than people who don’t have pets. However, scientists can’t say whether it is exercise or having a dog that contributes to heart health. It may be that people who have dogs also have… Continue reading
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Home blood pressure and monitoring
Just as periodic personal monitoring is important in diabetic care, it appears that personal monitoring at home of one’s blood pressure (BP) is significant in lowering high blood pressure. This news comes from a new study published online by Hypertension on Nov ember 29, 2010. Rajiv Agarwal, MD, Indiana University School of Medical, and colleagues… Continue reading
Raising of your children, may cause lowered blood pressure
They turn Dad’s hair gray, but children can now take partial credit for the health of Mom’s heart. A new Brigham Young University study found that parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure, particularly so among women. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a BYU psychologist who studies relationships and health, reports her findings Jan. 14 in the peer-reviewed… Continue reading