Dr. Khalid Zalmay
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In May 2023, the US Surgeon General described loneliness as a new epidemic. Recent research from Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland, shows that 50% of...
Lower Your Risk for Atrial Fibrillation—5 Practical Lifestyle Tips
If you’ve ever felt unexpected palpitations, quivering or fluttering in your chest that lasts more than a few seconds, atrial fibrillation (Afib) is one of...
Sleep Hacks That Can Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Getting quality sleep does more than just recharge your batteries—research now shows that it actually may help protect your brain as you age. A 2023...
3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US, so what can you do to reduce your risk? Let’s dive...
Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications
If your doctor has prescribed one or more hypertension medications for you, you’re likely wondering about the best time of day to take blood pressure...
Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?
What causes high blood pressure? Hypertension (as high blood pressure is also known) is a complex condition driven by multiple possible factors including genetics, smoking,...
Blood Pressure Recommendations by Age
When it comes to the possible causes of high blood pressure (hypertension), some are within our control (We call these modifiable risk factors) and some...
Signs of Low Blood Pressure
For most people, their blood-pressure-related concerns have to do with hypertension, meaning blood pressure that is dangerously high. But some people have to worry about...
White-Coat Hypertension
Most people understand the importance of monitoring their blood pressure so they’ll know if they have hypertension and can treat it to stave off the...
Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure
If you’ve just learned that you have high blood pressure, you may feel a sudden sense of urgency and alarm, especially as you’ve come to...
Causes of High Blood Pressure
When healthcare professionals talk about why a person might develop high blood pressure, they usually avoid speaking in terms of direct “causes” and instead refer...
Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
When it comes to controlling your blood pressure, being mindful of what you put into your body is a crucial first step. Foods that lower...