Individuals with high blood pressure should prioritize a diet rich in green vegetables, fruits, fatty fish, and legumes to help stabilize blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health.
During severe cold, people should limit going out in the early morning to avoid thermal shock, ensure adequate nutrition, and understand stroke signs for timely first aid.
Many believe that a hot bath helps the body dissipate heat, reduce fatigue, alleviate drunkenness, and eliminate alcohol. Is this true? (Hung, 22, Hanoi).
Beetroot is rich in natural nitrates, which when juiced, steamed, or boiled, helps increase nitric oxide, dilate blood vessels, improve circulation, and support blood pressure control.
High-intensity exercise in cold and polluted weather significantly increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, stroke, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular problems.
Sudden changes in temperature from a warm bedroom to the cold outdoors, along with activities like early morning exercise or bathing, can cause blood vessels to constrict suddenly, elevating the risk of stroke.
After a drinking session and heated argument with his wife, a man suffered a 40 cm aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition caused by soaring blood pressure.
Individuals with high blood pressure can regularly consume watermelon, pomegranate, and pear to provide beneficial compounds, help stabilize blood pressure levels, and support overall cardiovascular health.
Fatty fish rich in omega-3s supports heart health and reduces blood vessel inflammation, while green leafy vegetables provide potassium, magnesium, and nitrates, helping to lower blood pressure naturally.
Performing a wall sit for about two minutes strengthens muscles and improves blood circulation, thereby helping to balance blood pressure when done regularly.
I am being treated for high blood pressure and worry that shrimp's high cholesterol and salt content are bad for my heart. Can I eat shrimp, and what is a safe amount? (Ngoc Anh, 50, TP HCM)
Pistachios, rich in fiber, along with potatoes and legumes, provide a powerful duo of potassium and magnesium, which helps regulate blood pressure and prevent heart disease.
