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Blood pressure and pulse are two measurements that are commonly taken together during a health check. Both are directly related to heart and circulatory function, but they are not the same measurement. Blood pressure reflects the force of blood pushing against artery walls, while pulse, or heart rate, reflects the number of times the heart…

A heart attack is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is suddenly reduced or blocked, depriving the heart muscle of oxygen and causing tissue damage. The condition can progress rapidly and lead to serious complications if emergency treatment is delayed. The most important thing is not to…

Every year on September 29, people around the world turn their attention to cardiovascular health through World Heart Day. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, encourage prevention and early detection, and promote access to appropriate cardiovascular care. World Heart Day is not only for people who already have heart disease. It…

Cardiovascular disease does not occur only in older adults. Cardiovascular disease in children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults can have very different underlying causes. In young children, congenital heart defects or certain acquired conditions may be the main concern. During young adulthood, risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, obesity, diabetes,…

Regular physical activity is one of the key foundations of maintaining a healthy heart. However, for people who already have heart disease, have recently undergone a cardiovascular procedure, or have cardiovascular risk factors, exercise should not simply follow the idea that “the more, the better.” Choosing the right type of exercise, using an appropriate intensity,…

Cardiovascular health does not merely depend on whether or not you currently have heart disease. It is also related to many other factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, weight, physical activity, sleep quality, and habits regarding tobacco and alcohol use. Many risk factors can be improved through lifestyle changes and early detection. According…

A diet high in salt, added sugar, saturated fat, trans fat, and ultra-processed foods may increase cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, and excess body weight. Therefore, in addition to choosing beneficial foods, recognizing foods that are bad for heart health and proactively limiting them is also important. It is…

Heart-healthy foods include vegetables, fish, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. Learn how to choose the right foods to protect your heart every day! What makes a food good for heart health? Heart-healthy foods are not simply individual foods that are considered “good” for the heart. More importantly, they are foods that fit into a balanced…

As people age, the cardiovascular system undergoes a number of physiological changes. Blood vessels may become less elastic, the heart’s response to physical activity may change, and older adults are generally at greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. For this reason, heart rate in older adults is one of the vital signs commonly monitored at…