High blood pressure at any age, no matter how long you have it, may speed cognitive decline

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High blood pressure appears to accelerate a decline in cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults, according to new research published today in Hypertension. Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. Having high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline, which includes such things as memory, verbal fluency, attention and concentration. Blood pressure of […]

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Everything you want to know about sunscreen

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From safety and effectiveness to who should use sunscreen and how to apply it, Canadian dermatologists review the latest evidence and guidelines on use of sunscreen. The review, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), recommends that everyone older than six months of age should use sunscreen to protect against skin cancer. Most skin cancers develop because of long-term sun […]

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When was the exact moment we got infected with Covid?

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When was the exact moment we got infected with Covid? Thousands of Britons question how they caught the disease despite following the rules It started with a text message. ‘Please pick-up. Very important’. It was a Tuesday afternoon in late October, and I’d been working with my phone on silent – I hadn’t noticed the four missed calls from my ex-partner, […]

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Mexico approves emergency use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

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The Mexican government’s medical safety commission approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine Friday, making Mexico the fourth country to do so. Assistant Health Secretary Hugo López-Gatell said Mexico’s approval came after Britain, Canada and Bahrain. The United States announced its own approval of the vaccine shortly after Mexico. Mexico is set to receive 250,000 doses of the […]

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High blood pressure: Peanuts contain arginine which is said to help lower reading

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This Morning: Dr Chris discusses blood pressure and dementia High blood pressure is a term used to describe the pressure pushing against your artery walls. This pressure puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. Over time, it can increase your risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, […]

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The Art of Hair: Redefined by Charlie Le Mindu

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Chignons begone. Charlie Le Mindu takes the métier of hairstyling to wholly new—and otherworldly—dimensions. The Frenchman uses hair to create everything from clothing to art. He’s worked on extensive editorial projects and advertising campaigns, had a book published, worked with Lady Gaga and partnered with various ballet corps. “What I look for is details,” said Le Mindu, “and what the […]

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