Audio summary of the article using Dr. Kar’s AI-cloned voice Brain fog is a symptom that can be caused by many conditions and is often severe enough to interfere with daily functioning. Most people describe brain fog as: Research characterizing brain fog across nearly 26,000 participants found that it affects four areas of life (Alim-Marvasti […]
Blood Pressure Isn’t Just a Number: Why Time in Target Range Matters
Blood pressure is often treated as a single number, but research suggests that what may matter just as much is how consistently it stays within a healthy range over time.
This concept, called Blood Pressure Time in Target Range (BP-TTR), looks beyond isolated readings and focuses on long-term patterns. Studies show that spending more time within a healthy blood pressure range is linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia.
The question is not only, “Was my blood pressure normal today?” but also, “How consistently is it staying in range over time?”
Lower Blood Pressure Goals Save Lives
Audio summary of the article Hypertension (high blood pressure) continues to be a critical global health issue, significantly increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and kidney failure. As medical knowledge evolves, treatment guidelines and blood pressure targets have also undergone significant changes. This article provides considerations for establishing individualized blood pressure goals, with […]
Why Is Weight Loss Hard to Maintain—and How to Succeed?
Audio summary of the article When it comes to weight loss, there is no shortage of diet options: low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, low-fat, juice-only fasts, meal replacements, and even medications. But, while many of these approaches can lead to initial weight loss, the real challenge lies in maintaining that loss over the long term. The key to […]
Are there brain “superfoods”?
What are superfoods? Nutritional science does not recognize any food as a “superfood,” but some foods, like fatty fish or berries, are considered to have exceptional health benefits that go beyond their nutritional properties. It is almost like these foods have magical properties. Some of them are supposed to reduce inflammation, provide a ton of […]
Menopausal Brain Fog Is Real
Midlife women going through the menopausal transition or in menopause often experience cognitive symptoms like difficulty finding words, losing a train of thought, or forgetting their keys. These symptoms are often described as “brain fog” and can be a source of concern for many women. They may wonder if these symptoms are a prelude to […]
