You all know that lack of exercise, smoking, drinking too much alcohol and not eating enough fruit and vegetables are all not good for you. These also significantly contribute to your chances of having a hypertension or stroke. But there are simple, yet effective steps you can take to avoid that risk. Below are 8 […]
THE BEST diet for older people is one rich in protein, with stroke prevention and increased muscle strength among the benefits. Protein is a macronutrient – a type of food required in large amounts in the diet – along with carbohydrates and fats. It is broken down by the body into amino acids, which are […]
Besides being used for making homemade vinaigrette and flavoring fish, the combination of lemons and garlic can be used for improving the health of your arteries. When you have increased level of LDL (bad cholesterol), it can build up on your artery walls and lead to a decreased blood flow, thus increasing your risk of […]
A spider that can kill you in about 15 minutes might also be key to saving your brain after a stroke. The venom from an Australian funnel web spider can kill a person in about 15 minutes. It might also prevent brain damage after a stroke. Scientists noticed a molecule in the spider’s venom looks a lot like another chemical […]
But they’re becoming increasingly popular as people try to quit smoking. Many people consider e-cigarettes a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes. But according to a new study, they could increase your risk of heart attack and stroke if they contain nicotine. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute, a medical university in Stockholm, found that vaping devices containing […]
A panic attack and a heart attack have similar symptoms, such as a strong pain in the chest, sweating, a prickly feeling, uneven breathing, and nausea. The fact that a heart attack can induce panic only makes it more likely that people confuse the two. But despite the seeming similarity, you can learn to distinguish between them effectively. We at Bright Side are certain that if either you […]
A perfect storm of risk factors makes January the deadliest month for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular deaths around the world, such as heart attacks and strokes, peak in January. Why this is the case has baffled scientists for some time, but new evidence is starting to unravel the mystery. Scientists initially thought it had something to […]
Our heart is one of the most important organs, but, surprisingly, we take care of it the least, loading it every day with stress and unhealthy diets. And that’s too bad because fatty food increases cholesterol levels, which leads to vascular plaques that prevent the heart from working correctly. Bright Side brings you 15 products that will clean your blood vessels, improve your overall […]
Review of 29 studies involving nearly a million participants finds saturated fats ‘do not increase risk of cardiovascular disease’. The belief that cheese is bad for you is wrong, researchers have said, after finding no link between eating dairy products and a heightened risk of heart attack and strokes. Even full-fat cheese, milk and yoghurt, often avoided […]
Sue Palmer woke up with severe nausea. She began vomiting, but she put it down to food poisoning and she was going to go to bed. However, her husband insisted to go to the emergency department. As it turned out, he saved her life. “If I had gone to bed that morning as planned, I wouldn’t […]