Stressed Out College Students Losing Sleep Aug 14, 2009
Lack of sleep can cause problems with a person's immune and cardiovascular system and increase the likelihood of other health risks, such as weight gain, she said. About three in five of the students said they have irregular sleep-wake patterns, and many said they use drugs or alcohol regularly to help them either sleep or stay alert, the survey found. (MEDLINEplus)
Overview of Cooking Oils Jul 30, 2009
It is very bad for the body, especially the cardiovascular system (heart). It is solid at room temperature, so most oils that are very thick or solid at room temperature are probably high in saturated fat. (Suite101.com)
Tomatoes for Your Health Jul 29, 2009
Benefits of the Love Apple. There are numerous health benefits of tomatoes. (Suite101.com)
Headache? Beware shadow diseases Jul 20, 2009
However, by keeping your cardiovascular system as healthy as possible, you diminish your chance of a cardiac event, according to the National Stroke Association. To do this, control known hazards, such as high cholesterol and obesity, via diet and exercise. (MSNBC -- Health)
Physical Changes to Your Body Durin... Jul 15, 2009
Bacteria in the mouth from plaque and tooth decay and in the gums due to gingivitis can cause serious inflammation in other parts of the body including in the cardiovascular system and even in the uterus. This may be a cause of miscarriage or the inability to conceive in some women. (Suite101.com)
Parks, trails important in urban areas Jul 6, 2009
In the long-term, parks may decrease the cost of health care because people are healthier, and they may contribute to decreased obesity, improve the cardiovascular system and lower osteoporosis cases. "It has a lot of benefits in health promotion and disease prevention," Connor said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Cycling: Lance's return could lead to best Tour ever Jul 4, 2009
As he rode into shape throughout the first half of 2009, steadily dropping upper-body weight, developing his legs and cardiovascular system and re-attuning himself to the rigors of riding in a pack, his competitors began to genuinely speak of him as a Tour de France threat despite his winless season. "He will ride the Tour like no one else because he has the experience of seven Tour de France wins," Ivan Basso told Cyclingnews. (MSNBC -- Sports)
How to Care for Male Skin Jul 3, 2009
Exercise promotes a healthy cardiovascular system that allows maximum blood flow throughout the body. In addition, moderate to vigorous workout helps eliminate waste and body toxins through perspiration. (Suite101.com)
Music May Have A Future Role In Heart And Stroke Patient Rehabilitation Jul 1, 2009
Music induces a continuous, dynamic and to some extent predictable change in the cardiovascular system, said Luciano Bernardi, M.D., lead researcher of the study and professor of Internal Medicine at Pavia University in Pavia, Italy ... 12, 2008) Listening to your favorite music may be good for your cardiovascular system. (Science Daily)
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats Jul 1, 2009
It causes a number of physiologic events that could be stressful to the cardiovascular system, including inadequate blood oxygen levels at night and activation of the sympathetic nervous system (associated with the body's fight-or-flight response). Reena Mehra, M.D., M.S., of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, and colleagues studied 2,911 men who underwent sleep testing by polysomnography between 2003 and 2005. (Science Daily)
Dreaming of Nonsense: The Evolutionary Enigma of Dream Content Jun 26, 2009
He points out that REM sleep is associated with , particularly with respect to the irregular activity of the cardiovascular system. He also notes that human males waste a lot of otherwise good during REM sleep. (Scientific American)
Heart Beat: Music May Help Keep Your Cardiovascular System in Tune Jun 25, 2009
" induces a continuous, dynamic and to some extent predictable change in the cardiovascular system," said Luciano Bernardi, a professor of medicine at the University of Pavia in Italy and lead author on the published in the journal Circulation, in a statement ... The team also found that "rich" music phrases around 10 seconds long, like those rhythms from famous arias by Verdi, caused heart rate and other parts of the cardiovascular system to synchronize with the music. (Scientific American)
Music to Calm the Heart? Jun 25, 2009
"Music induces a continuous, dynamic -- and to some extent predictable -- change in the cardiovascular system," Bernardi said. "It is not only the emotion that creates the cardiovascular changes, but this study suggests that also the opposite might be possible, that cardiovascular changes may be the substrate for emotions, likely in a bi-directional way.". (Newsmax)
Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster Jun 24, 2009
It's the latest word on how music affects the cardiovascular system, from researchers at Pavia University in Italy ... They also measured the effects on the cardiovascular systems of two dozen volunteers in their mid-20s, half of whom were trained singers, who listened through headphones. (MEDLINEplus)
Opera music strikes right notes for the heart, Italian experts say Jun 23, 2009
Music induces a continuous, dynamic - and to some extent predictable - change in the cardiovascular system ... Dr Bernadi said: "Music induces a continuous, dynamic - and to some extent predictable - change in the cardiovascular system. "These findings increase our understanding of how music could be used in rehabilitative medicine. (BBC News -- Europe)
Senior Living Jun 16, 2009
There are several components to a good exercise program: aerobic exercise, which causes our heart rate to increase and conditions the cardiovascular system; strength training, which keeps individual muscles strong; and stretching, which keeps joints and muscles loose. Two other things are also considered important-balance exercises and relaxation. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble Jun 16, 2009
"Sleep disturbances during pregnancy may negatively affect your cardiovascular system or metabolism," study author Dr. Francesca Facco said in the news release. Facco will soon be joining the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University as an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and as a maternal and fetal medicine physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. (MEDLINEplus)
* World News Quick Take May 26, 2009
Research led by Furchgott and colleagues Louis Ignarro and Ferid Murad showed that nitric oxide plays a vital role in the human cardiovascular system and regulating blood pressure and circulation. The three researchers earned the Nobel prize for physiology in 1998. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Viagra developer Furchgott dead at 92: report May 25, 2009
According to The Times, research by Furchgott, Louis Ignarro and Ferid Murad has proven that nitric oxide, widely known as an air pollutant, also acted as an important signal in the cardiovascular system, mediating blood pressure and blood flow. This ability of nitric oxide to enlarge blood vessels was an important step in the development by Pfizer Corporation of the drug sildenafil citrate, which is also known as Viagra. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Chemist who paved way for Viagra dies at age 92 May 24, 2009
Nitric oxide had been known as a pollutant that contributed to smog and acid rain, but research by Furchgott and others found it was an important signal in the cardiovascular system, mediating blood pressure and blood flow. The scientists were praised when they were awarded the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine in 1998 for providing the first proof that a gas can perform important biochemical functions in the body. (USA Today -- News)
US 'Viagra scientist' dies at 92 May 24, 2009
Robert Furchgott shared a Nobel prize in 1998 for work showing that the gas nitric oxide played an important role in the cardiovascular system. The discovery that the gas could help enlarge blood vessels was a factor in the development of Viagra by the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer. (BBC News -- Health)
Girl's Organs 'Disheveled,' Heart Beats Through Back May 23, 2009
She suffers from Ivemark syndrome, an extremely rare genetic disorder, characterized by a poorly-formed cardiovascular system and organs in the wrong place. Doctors said her insides were like a jigsaw, said Bethany s mom. (Fox News)
• To do for you May 18, 2009
Organizers said dancing strengthens and tones muscles, and provides a healthy workout for the heart, cardiovascular system and lungs. Tap dancing is aerobic and offers continual movement, while burning about 400 calories per hour. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Low And High Levels Of Hormone In Men With Heart Failure Associated With Increased Risk Of Death May 16, 2009
Estrogens have numerous biological effects in men and have a complex effect on the normal cardiovascular system, including cardioprotective effects, which may explain the link between low estradiol concentrations and an increased risk of cardiovascular events in men, according to background information in the article. Ewa A. Jankowska, M.D., Ph. (Science Daily)
DRF: Fillies have rich history in Triple Crown races May 15, 2009
"What I'm judging in every case is whether a horse has the bone, stamina, heart, cardiovascular system to compete at the highest level," Jackson said. "We make that decision based on the horse, not whether it's a filly or a colt.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Losing Your Job: A Blow to Your Health Too May 10, 2009
Other research has documented how harmful stress can be on the body; anxiety can raise levels of hormones that promote inflammation and other metabolic processes that can wear down the cardiovascular system, making us vulnerable to stroke, hypertension and heart disease. These studies also show that some behavioral changes, such as getting regular exercise and eating a healthy diet, can help to reduce some of the damaging effects of stress on the body something to keep in mind if you find... (Time.com)
Jack In The Box -- Pat Swilling: An Appreciation May 6, 2009
It helps with my cardiovascular system and gives me quick recovery after plays. " The "Black Watch," the nickname Lindsey conferred upon his defense that fall, glorified big hitters and rewarded them, too. The prize: A thick black stripe painted down the middle of Tech's otherwise all-gold helmets. It went only to the heaviest of hitters -- especially middle linebacker , the heart and soul of the Black Watch; and to No. 99, Swilling, its most talented and dangerous Watchman. That autumn, the... (Ramblinwreck.com)
• Put your mettle to the pedal May 4, 2009
On Sundays, do a shorter ride with some hill work, which will boost the cardiovascular system by making it work harder. But don't kill yourself. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
May Day is kids’ play May 2, 2009
It s good for your cardiovascular system. It teaches endurance. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New Target For Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure Discovered Apr 29, 2009
28, 2009) In trying to understand the role of prostaglandins a family of fatty compounds key to the cardiovascular system in blood pressure maintenance, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and colleagues discovered that mice that lack the receptor for one type of prostaglandin have lower blood pressure and less atherosclerosis than their non-mutant brethren. See also. (Science Daily)
Even low lead levels may be harmful to kids Apr 28, 2009
NEW YORK - Even low levels of lead found in the blood during early childhood can adversely affect how a child's cardiovascular system responds to stress and could possibly lead to high blood pressure later in life, new research hints. In the study, researchers found that very low blood lead levels well below the 10 micrograms per deciliter threshold for harmful effects set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control was associated with an increase in vascular resistance when the children... (MSNBC -- Health)
Novel Once Daily Anti-Epileptic Zebinix(R) Approved in the European Union Apr 28, 2009
Key research areas for BIAL are the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system and allergology. Bial currently has several other innovative programs under development, which the company expects to bring to the market within the next years, thereby strengthening its position throughout Europe. (PR Newswire)
Small Amounts of Secondhand Smoke Harm Apr 18, 2009
That men would respond differently is not a surprise: Women tend to have stronger parasympathetic responses, which are more protective of the cardiovascular system, a researcher said. These results confirm results from earlier studies, but with exposures that were at lower levels and for shorter lengths of time. (Newsmax)
Removing Toxic Mercury From Fish Oil While Retaining Beneficial Omega-3 Fatty Acids Apr 15, 2009
12, 2008) Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery. . (Science Daily)
New Tests Provide New Insight Into Why Patients Are In Heart Failure Apr 9, 2009
Using novel assays they developed, Medical College of Georgia researchers found people in heart failure have less of the enzyme corin needed to activate pro-ANP, or pro-atrial natriuretic peptide, a hormone made by heart muscle cells that, when active, helps reduce extra sodium and fluid that tax the cardiovascular system. Low corin levels help explain why the heart's natural attempt to save itself is often thwarted in heart failure and researchers hope the new tests they developed can help... (Science Daily)
D.L. Stewart: Going to the gym can be humiliating Apr 7, 2009
The only good news in all of this is that working out probably is good for my cardiovascular system. And even though I seem to be adding fat, at least it's FIRM fat. (Florida Today)
Environment Plays Role In Complex Heart Defect Apr 4, 2009
The most common treatment for HLHS is "staged reconstruction," in which a series of operations, usually three, are performed to reconfigure the child's cardiovascular system to be as efficient as possible despite the lack of an adequate left ventricle. Current management at major pediatric heart centers has resulted in survival rates of 75 percent or better. (Science Daily)
Cholesterol Crystals Linked To Cardiovascular Attacks Apr 3, 2009
2, 2009) For the first time ever, a Michigan State University researcher has shown cholesterol crystals can disrupt plaque in a patient s cardiovascular system, causing a heart attack or stroke. See also. (Science Daily)
Astronauts may need more intense workouts to maintain muscle fitness in space Apr 3, 2009
Since exercise is the primary course of action to protect the cardiovascular system, bone, and skeletal muscles, astronauts need to find the optimal exercises to stay fit. (Please see our related video at. (EurekAlert!)
Long-necked dinos never held their heads high Apr 2, 2009
Such a supercharged, yet wasteful, cardiovascular system never evolved in sauropods, argues Seymour. "They would have fainted, as you would in less than five seconds without blood flow to the brain," he said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Old age diets Apr 1, 2009
Herring is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, "which are really good for your heart and the whole cardiovascular system," says Dr Weichselbaum. "And that can help you avoid heart attacks for a long time.". (BBC News -- Health)
Few Friends Combined With Loneliness Linked To Poor Mental And Physical Health For Elderly Mar 20, 2009
(May 24, 2002) Lonely people have a greater risk of heart disease, possibly due to differences in how their cardiovascular system reacts in times of stress rather than because of unhealthy behaviors, according to a. (May 2, 2005) A new study at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh confirms how college challenges both mind and body, by demonstrating that lonely first-year students mounted a weaker immune response to the. (Science Daily)
Fish Consumption Guidelines Not Environmentally Sustainable, Canadian Experts Say Mar 20, 2009
12, 2008) Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Phylonix granted broad US patent for assessing cardiac functions in zebrafish Mar 16, 2009
"Our panel of zebrafish-based assays will bridge this gap by enabling thorough assessment of cardiotoxicity during early stages of drug development. "This award complements our previously issued patents for assessing angiogenesis, apoptosis, and toxicity in zebrafish, use of high-throughput screening methods, and transplantation of human cells for drug testing and disease modeling," she continued. Advantages of Zebrafish for Assessing Cardiotoxicity The two-chamber zebrafish heart develops... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Is it really only our kidneys that control blood pressure? Mar 14, 2009
However, Osborn and colleagues remind us that the cardiovascular system is controlled by multiple mechanisms including the automatic part of the nervous system, which directly controls the kidney. They also update us on a plethora of new findings supporting a role of the nervous system in controlling blood pressure long term. (EurekAlert!)
Migraines 'raise pregnancy risk' Mar 11, 2009
They also suggest it may be possible that migraine itself is a sign that the cardiovascular system is not working as well as it should be. Previous research has shown the cells that form the inner wall of blood vessels, called endothelial cells, may not function as well in people with migraine. (BBC News -- Health)
Big-hearted Fish Reveals Genetics Of Cardiovascular Condition Mar 11, 2009
The HEG-CCM pathway "is essential to regulate endothelial cell-cell interaction, both during the time that vertebrates make the cardiovascular system and later in life," says Kahn ... But, examination of their cardiovascular system and that of genetically altered fish, as well revealed several key findings, Kleaveland says ... "When things are that conserved, it just tends to mean that it's a highly important and central process, and it probably also tells us that whatever it's doing is... (Science Daily)
Are your batteries flat? Mar 11, 2009
It's no great secret that lack of exercise results in decreased muscle mass, increased body fat, a reduction in the cardiovascular system, and numerous health risks. But many people don't realise that a lack of exercise also results in decreased energy levels. (iAfrica.com)
Luoxin Pharma Announces 2008 Annual Results; Profit Attributable to Shareholders Increased 50.2% Mar 6, 2009
The Company is principally engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of different types of prescription and OTC (over-the-counter) medicines in 4 major categories: 1) antibiotics, including Cephalosporines antibiotics, Quinolones antibiotics and Macrolides antibiotics; 2) anti-viral medicines; 3) system-specific medicines, including digestive system medicines, cardiovascular system medicines and respiratory system medicines; 4) other chemical medicines, including Antineoplastic... (JCN Network, Japan)
Middle age 'key for exercising' Mar 6, 2009
I think this period is very important for men and what is probably happening here is that the exercise during these years is strengthening their cardiovascular system. "But, of course, other factors such as diet will play an important role.". (BBC News)
Loneliness as harmful as smoking and obesity, say scientists Feb 17, 2009
Loneliness not only alters behaviour, but loneliness is related to greater resistance to blood flow through your cardiovascular system, Professor Cacioppo said. Loneliness leads to higher rises in morning levels of the stress hormone cortisol, affects the immune system, higher blood pressure and an increased level of depression. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Office printers could be dangerous to health: study Feb 17, 2009
She says these vapours are similar to those emitted from cars and could have an adverse effect on your lungs and cardiovascular system. "We've identified that the particles coming from the printer are liquid and they originate from vapours," she said. (ABC Online)
Philadelphia ... City of Brotherly Love ... & Romantic Love Too! Feb 14, 2009
The new exhibit, which is twice as big, surrounds the pulsing heart with interactive devices focusing on the cardiovascular system. 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weight Loss Improves Mild Sleep Apnea Feb 12, 2009
It's thought that repeated bouts of oxygen deprivation during sleep may, for example, raise blood pressure, which takes a toll on the cardiovascular system over time. In this study, OSA patients' weight loss was accompanied by improvements in their heart risk factors, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. (MEDLINEplus)
Genetic Test for Heart Disease Risk in the Works Feb 10, 2009
A German study described a gene that is highly expressed in the cardiovascular system and might be involved in the adhesion of cells to one another. "We know that this is not the end," said Jeanette Erdmann, a professor of genetics at the University of Lubeck, and lead author of the German report. (MEDLINEplus)
Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks Feb 7, 2009
"Smoking in families is harmful for children, including their cardiovascular system, as was found in many other studies," said research leader Dr. Cuno S.P.M. Uiterwaal, an associate professor of clinical epidemiology at the University Medical Center in Utrecht ... "Our study now adds that it may also already harm the cardiovascular system of the unborn child.". (MEDLINEplus)
Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Linked to SIDS Feb 7, 2009
"The pulmonary problems may induce a degree of low oxygen that can increase the frequency of apnea with bradycardia, but that is a very basic response that does not indicate an immaturity of control of the cardiovascular system," he said. Another SIDS expert also said it's not known whether low blood pressure increases the risk of SIDS.. (MEDLINEplus)
Add muscle to your exercise Feb 7, 2009
Here, he outlines a four-week program that works the body s major muscle groups, building strength and endurance and improving the cardiovascular system. Stick with it and pay attention to his basic nutrition tips, and Alexander says your goals are within reach. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Taking the plunge Feb 7, 2009
This week adds a kicking drill, which develops leg muscles, works on breathing and improves the cardiovascular system. Begin with one arm extended in front, the other arm by your side, shoulder back. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
