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Migraines that affect vision may increase risk of irregular heartbeat
Published first on ScienceDaily.com People who experience migraine with visual aura may have an increased risk of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, according to a study published in the November 14, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...
Chronic exposure to excess noise may increase risk for heart disease and stroke
Published first on ScienceDaily.com Exposure to environmental noise appears to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes by fueling the activity of a brain region involved in stress response. This response in turn promotes blood vessel inflammation, according to...
Stroke survivors and those at risk urged to focus on yoga and tai chi
Published first on ScienceDaily.com One of Australia's biggest health issues could be checked if more people took up yoga or tai chi and reduced their blood pressure, an Australian study has found. Stroke costs the country $5 billion a year through treatment and loss...
Dangerous blood pressure caused by specific signalling in the brain
Published first on ScienceDaily.com About 6 million Australians aged 18 years and over have high blood pressure. Of these, more than two thirds had uncontrolled or unmanaged high blood pressure (not taking medication), representing 4 million adult Australians. High...
Diet rich in fried and processed foods linked to increased hypertension in black Americans
The story first appeared on ScienceDaily.com New findings suggest that diet is a major contributor for the increased risk of hypertension in black compared to white Americans. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, are part of the...
