Tag Archives: Hypertension and Stroke
Cardiovascular disease and the impact of risk factors
Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris and myocardial infarction are a leading cause of death worldwide. While the incidence of coronary heart disease is high in developed countries, developing nations are also gaining ground at a rapid pace. Cardiovascular diseases are mainly due to inadequate living habits. Risk factors that cause heart [...]
A High-Fructose Diet Increases the Risk of Hypertension
A high-fructose diet increases the risk of developing hypertension, according to a study by the Center for Health Sciences at the University of Denver Colorado has been made public during the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology held in San Diego (United States). The findings suggest that reducing consumption of processed foods and [...]
