High Blood Pressure And Wine

I recently had dinner with some good friends and noticed that “Jane” was drinking red wine. At first I thought it was a joke, as Jane had more than once complained that she did not like the taste of red wine and in fact, preferred white wine.

As it turns out my friend, who is an information junky, had recently read that research has shown benefits of drinking red wine to one’s health, specifically, beneficial to the heart.

This was not news to me. I’ve known for years that research has proven some health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation. By moderation, I mean one glass per day for women and two per day for men.

There have been some studies involving people from Mediterranean countries, who’s diets where very high in fat. Researchers found that even though participants ate a high fat diet, their LDL (bad cholesteral) was low and their HDL (good cholesteral) was high. They also reported low blood pressure for participants. When looking for a common link, researchers found that all of the participants drank red wine.

It is thought that resveratrol and flavonoids, two antioxidants found in the seeds and skin of the red wine grape (also included in fermentation, unlike white wine) are responsible for these health benefits.

Resveratrol is responsible for raising HDL cholesterol. This helps prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help prevent plaque from forming in arteries, in addition to helping prevent blood clots.

New evidence, however, is showing that white wine and other types of alcohol may have health benefits as well. In fact, one study showed that the molecules in white wine are smaller and more easily absorbed than red wine.

Yes, yes – we always want to hear that traditionally bad habits are now good for us and that is why we secretly kept at them even though our doctors warned us of the dangers of abuse. I for one, though, can’t stress enough about moderation in drinking.

Yes, there is plenty of evidence to suggest health benefits of drinking in moderation; however, EVERY article promoting this evidence stressed that drinking alcohol to excess caused health problems which far outweighed any heart benefits the wine might have.

Over indulgence in alcohol is addictive and can cause a number of health problems including: high blood pressure, obesity and organ damage. If you don’t drink, research shows that it’s better not to start. If you drink only in moderation, good for you.

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How Alzheimer’s Disease is Linked to High Blood Pressure

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood circulates through the arteries with considerable force. The American Heart Association believes that high blood pressure affects 73 million Americans, or one in three adults. Hypertension also affects approximately two million children and teenagers in the United States. Various factors may contribute to high blood pressure, including genetics, high salt intake, and hardening of the arteries.

High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and aneurysm. Additionally, a recent study found that hypertension may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease by decreasing blood flow to the brain.

Co-author of the study Dr. Cyrus Raji of the University of Pittsburgh explained, “While hypertension is not a cause of Alzheimer’s disease, our study shows that it is another hit on the brain that increases its vulnerability to the effects of the disease.”

In the study, researchers used a form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure blood flow to the brain. They found that hypertension considerably decreased blood flow to the brain for all patients in the study. Participants who suffered from hypertension as well as Alzheimer’s disease had the lowest cerebral blood flow, or flow of blood to the brain.

“This study demonstrates that good vascular health is also good for the brain,” co-author Dr. Oscar Lopez, also of the University of Pittsburgh. “Even in people with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to detect and aggressively treat hypertension and also focus on disease prevention.”

Dr. Raji added, “These results suggest that by changing blood flow to the brain, hypertension – treated or untreated – may contribute to the pathology of Alzheimer’s.”

While high blood pressure may not necessarily cause Alzheimer’s disease, it certainly makes the brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease as well as mild cognitive impairment that may affect memory, language, attention, and reasoning.

All too often, individuals living in the conveniences of modern society attribute diseases like Alzheimer’s and hypertension to old age. In the majority of cases, these diseases are persuaded more by lifestyle and environment. By taking care of yourself, you can age gracefully and prevent those “diseases of old age.”

Start with a healthy diet. Most Americans consume far too much fat and sodium. Try to eat less meat and more fresh fruits and vegetables. If you salt your food, use only a sprinkle. You may be surprised to learn that the saltshaker is not the main source of sodium. Processed food is the main source of dietary sodium. Even some “health foods” and “low-sodium foods” have extremely high levels of sodium. Read the labels. To be safe, avoid processed foods altogether. You may have to invest a little more time to prepare your own whole foods at home, but your health (and your family’s health) is worth it.

Regular exercise is another key component in healthy, natural living. Your must regularly exercise your mind, body, and spirit to avoid atrophy. “Use it or lose it,” as the saying goes. You don’t have to join an expensive gym or spend hours a week doing grueling exercises. You just have to exercise wisely. To learn more about protecting your cardiovascular system and your brain so that you can enjoy a long, healthy life, see high blood pressure exercises and Alzheimer’s prevention exercises.

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