Your blood pressure measures the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart is pumping blood throughout the body. This pressure is always measured in millimetres of mercury, which is abbreviated as mmHg. Your blood…
The relationship between chronic stress and heart disease has been well-established in scientific research. Experiencing stress for a long period of time can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and inflammation, which in turn increase your risk…
Exercising on a regular basis. It is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. Not only does it ensure a better night’s sleep, it also boosts your mental health, makes your heart stronger and puts…
Let's face it: we’ll always find a reason to serve alcohol. A good glass of wine or a cocktail is part of the experience when you go out to dinner. Friends coming to visit? Quick, open a bottle of bubbly!…
Once you get past the age of 40, the risk of developing atrial fibrillation at some point in your life is 1 in 4.1 And the older you get, the greater the risk you may end up with this disorder, which…
It affects all of us to some degree or another. The seasonal clock change takes some getting used to. The fact of the matter is that this one-hour difference in our daily rhythm affects our body clock. According to scientific…
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we delved deeper into alcohol consumption. It’s a fact that, because we enjoy life, we are masters of alcohol. It’s a fact that an occasional glass can have a positive impact on…
Alcohol has been part of Western culture for centuries. And because we enjoy life, we like to keep up that tradition. After all, isn’t a daily glass of alcohol healthy for your heart? Or is any glass one too many?…
Exercising is healthy. It protects your body against a wide range of conditions. But could exercise in some cases actually put a strain on your heart? Or worse, cause an arrhythmia? In the case of endurance sports, the answer is…