When the body lacks essential nutrients, not only the immune system is weakened, but the functioning of the nervous system and blood circulation are also significantly affected. This can reduce the ability to process signals about the body’s position and movement, leading to loss of balance and dizziness. Sufficient supplementation of vitamins and minerals through …
High blood pressure is increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels. This can happen for many reasons. If your cholesterol is high, your blood vessels may become narrowed or blocked. This can reduce the elasticity of the vessel walls (the ability of the vessel walls to expand or contract when pressure changes) and lead …
In healthy people, blood pressure at night usually drops by about 10–20% compared to daytime. This is a natural physiological response that helps the body get proper rest. However, when blood pressure does not decrease as expected or worse, increases during sleep, it means that the cardiovascular system is still working hard, even though the …
Blood pressure is an important indicator of the overall health of the circulatory system, as blood is responsible for transporting oxygen and other important nutrients throughout the body. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is important at every stage of life, but especially for seniors, as blood pressure plays a key role in overall health and …
Dizziness can come on suddenly, causing loss of balance, lightheadedness, nausea, or a feeling that everything around you is spinning. This is not only uncomfortable, but also a sign that your vestibular system is having problems. In many cases, your diet can contribute to worsening symptoms of dizziness, especially if you accidentally consume the wrong …
Dizziness is one of the most unpleasant sensations the body can experience. It makes you feel disoriented, off balance, even nauseous and dizzy. Although the causes of dizziness can be very diverse, from dehydration, low blood pressure, anemia to vestibular disorders, one factor that is often overlooked is diet. And among the foods that effectively …
Dizziness is a common symptom that can have many causes, with vitamin D deficiency being a notable underlying factor, especially in older adults. Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” plays an essential role in many bodily functions, from maintaining bone health to supporting the immune system to reducing inflammation. However, when your body is …
As we age, the flexibility of our blood vessels decreases, leading to high blood pressure. High blood pressure in seniors can lead to a number of health problems, including an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, cognitive decline, reduced mobility, and falls. Recommended blood pressure goals for seniors can vary …
In healthy people, blood pressure tends to decrease at night. However, in the elderly, this mechanism is often disrupted by many factors. One of the common causes is sleep apnea syndrome. When breathing is interrupted, blood oxygen decreases, the body is forced to activate a response to stay alive, including increasing blood pressure, thereby causing …
The pressure that blood exerts on the walls of your arteries is called blood pressure. When your blood pressure is consistently too high, you have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure is made up of measurements of your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. When your heart beats, the pressure your blood exerts on the walls …
