The Circulatory
Epigenetics: Change How Your Genes Work, Change Your Life
We’re all dealt a genetic hand. Some of us might let fear of inheriting the same genes that our relatives have get in the way of getting timely physical exams. Some of us might let this same fear allow us to give up because “it’s a done deal” and we’re going to stay this way forever. In terms of high blood pressure, this might look like not getting our numbers checked (kind of like an ostrich with its head in the sand).
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The Link Between Weight, Sleep Apnea, & High BP
One of the many things that can cause high blood pressure is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. OSA decreases oxygen in your body while you’re sleeping, which can lead to surges in both your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These surges in blood pressure put stress on the heart and the arteries. For many people with OSA, this increase in blood pressure will stick around during the day, even when they’re breathing normally!
Daylight Saving Time: The Good News & The Bad
Every six months we adjust our clocks, and our bodies are forced to adapt to the change in time. Turns out, this simple change can have an impact on our health that's worth being aware of. In this installment of the Circulatory, we cover the good and bad news about DST and walk through some of the ways to ensure your body & lifestyle is best prepared for the seasonal adjustment.
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