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Hypertension and Kidney Health: A Two-Way Relationship

Blood pressure and kidney health are intimately related to one another. It is thought that high blood pressure, or hypertension, and kidney function have a two-way relationship: hypertension can cause decline in kidney function, but kidney disease can also cause hypertension.

Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known to be one of the leading causes of cardiovascular (ie, heart and blood vessel-related) disease (CVD) and death.1–3 Although various medications are available for hypertension management, making lifestyle changes is considered one of the most important ways to manage blood pressure. The 2020 Global...

Smoking and Metabolic Health

Smoking is a significant contributor to illnesses and deaths worldwide.1 It is estimated that tobacco is responsible for more than 8 million deaths every year and may kill up to half of its users.2 Smoking also has far-reaching effects on various aspects of metabolic health. Those who smoke tobacco are shown to have more than double the...

Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health

Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach characterized by restricting caloric intake over various intervals of time.1,2 Emerging evidence seems to suggest that intermittent fasting can have beneficial effects on metabolic health by improving weight, glycemic control, and insulin resistance especially among those who are overweight or obese.3   Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Metabolic Health?   After an...

Childhood Obesity

How Is Childhood Obesity Defined? Obesity in children and adolescents is of special concern as it affects both their physical and psychological health during a developmentally critical stage.1 It is a chronic disease characterized by excess adipose tissue and known to be associated with a wide array of health issues. Obesity in children and adolescents is defined...