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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Zapping the brain could improve fitness without having to do any exercise
The findings also indicate out-of-shape people could work up to regular activity with the gadget's help HEART FIX Zapping the brain could improve fitness without having to do any exercise Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ZAPPING the brain could improve fitness without people having to lift a finger, research suggests. Electrical stimulation for just 30 minutes a day for a week was found to boost heart and lung performance in tests. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up In the trial on 28 people, a device on the ear was used to stimulate the vagus nerve. It helps to control bodily processes such as the heartbeat, breathing and digestion. After a week, participants saw increases in their oxygen uptake. It also boosted the maximum breathing rate by an average of four breaths per minute, and maximum heart rate by four beats per minute during exercise. Blood tests also suggested lower levels of harmful inflammation. The findings also indicate out-of-shape people could work up to regular activity with the gadget's help. Study author Prof Gareth Ackland of Queen Mary University said: 'Increased vagus nerve activity can improve fitness and reduce inflammation.' The trial in London was funded by the British Heart Foundation. Its chief scientific and medical officer Prof Bryan Williams added: 'This may one day be used to improve well-being for people with heart failure.' GP-approved tips to really lose weight safely - and keep it off 1 Zapping the brain could improve fitness without having to do any exercise Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Are YOU one of the ‘missing millions' at risk of heart attacks due to undiagnosed silent killer – the 4 signs to know
Most people have no symptoms RED ALERT Are YOU one of the 'missing millions' at risk of heart attacks due to undiagnosed silent killer – the 4 signs to know Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of Brits have undiagnosed high blood pressure and are at risk of heart attacks and strokes, the British Heart Foundation warns. The charity said more than 125,000 deadly emergencies could be prevented in the next decade if doctors tracked down people unaware they are at risk. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 High blood pressure becomes more common with age (stock image) Credit: Getty It estimates five million people are not getting the right treatment. High blood pressure can be caused by old age, excess weight, a bad diet or drinking and smoking, and raises the risk of heart damage and dementia. The BHF estimates 16million people – about a third of adults – have it, but around half are not getting treatment and five million don't even know they have it. Untreated, it is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes and accounts for about half of them. Chief medical officer Professor Bryan Williams said: 'This is a powder keg for the nation's future health. 'Making sure these people are identified and treated is critical. 'Huge gains can be made by reimagining how we detect and treat common risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure. 'But at the moment, millions of people are still living undiagnosed with these conditions, which raise the risk of serious illness such as heart attack and stroke.' Heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the UK, on a par with cancer. High blood pressure usually does not cause any symptoms but it is easily detected with routine health checks. What is high blood pressure and what is a normal reading? Some people do show signs of illness and they can include: Headaches Blurred vision Nosebleeds Chest pains
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Are YOU one of the ‘missing millions' at risk of heart attacks due to undiagnosed silent killer – the 4 signs to know
MILLIONS of Brits have undiagnosed high blood pressure and are at risk of heart attacks and strokes, the British Heart Foundation warns. The charity said more than 125,000 deadly emergencies could be prevented in the next decade if doctors tracked down people unaware they are at risk. 1 High blood pressure becomes more common with age (stock image) Credit: Getty It estimates five million people are not getting the right treatment. The BHF estimates 16million people – about a third of adults – have it, but around half are not getting treatment and five million don't even know they have it. Untreated, it is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes and accounts for about half of them. Chief medical officer Professor Bryan Williams said: 'This is a powder keg for the nation's future health. 'Making sure these people are identified and treated is critical. 'Huge gains can be made by reimagining how we detect and treat common risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure. 'But at the moment, millions of people are still living undiagnosed with these conditions, which raise the risk of serious illness such as heart attack and stroke.' Most read in Health Heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the UK, on a par with cancer. High blood pressure usually does not cause any symptoms but it is easily detected with routine health checks. What is high blood pressure and what is a normal reading? Some people do show signs of illness and they can include: Headaches Blurred vision Nosebleeds Chest pains How to lower blood pressure Persistent high blood pressure (hypertension) puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs and it can raise your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Here's how to reduce it. Reduce salt Adults are recommended to limit their salt to 6g per day (around one level teaspoon) to avoid health consequences including high blood pressure. The top tip is to swap out table salt, according to the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study, replacing it with a reduced sodium and added potassium alternative. Cut down on alcohol Excessive boozing can narrow the blood vessels, which raises the risk of hypertension. Official drinking guidelines advise that people should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week to keep health risks from alcohol low. Get moving Exercise is good for the heart and the blood vessels. Although the guidelines recommend 150 minutes of activity per week, if you're currently very inactive, just a walk to the shop every day is better than nothing, and you can work up from there. Studies suggest that isometric exercises - when you hold the body in one position without moving, such as a wall squat or plank - are best for lowering blood pressure. Stop smoking Smoking cigarettes is a killer. It makes the arteries sticky and narrow, which can cause blockages. While smoking is not a direct cause of high blood pressure, it can cause an instant rise to pressure, heart rate and reduce the amount of oxygen that gets to the body's cells. Skip coffee Sadly, caffeine can cause a short, but dramatic increase in your blood pressure - even if you don't have high blood pressure. Therefore cutting back on coffee is recommended as a lifestyle tip for those with hypertension. Lose weight The above tips can help you to lose weight, which is beneficial because being overweight in itself is a risk factor for hypertension. Being overweight forces your heart to work harder to pump blood around your body, which can raise your blood pressure. The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test. All adults over 40 years old are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Are YOU one of the ‘missing millions' at risk of heart attacks due to undiagnosed silent killer – the 4 signs to know
MILLIONS of Brits have undiagnosed high blood pressure and are at risk of heart attacks and strokes, the British Heart Foundation warns. The charity said more than 125,000 deadly emergencies could be prevented in the next decade if doctors tracked down people unaware they are at risk. 1 It estimates five million people are not getting the right treatment. High blood pressure can be caused by old age, excess weight, a bad diet or drinking and smoking, and raises the risk of heart damage and dementia. The BHF estimates 16million people – about a third of adults – have it, but around half are not getting treatment and five million don't even know they have it. Untreated, it is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes and accounts for about half of them. Chief medical officer Professor Bryan Williams said: 'This is a powder keg for the nation's future health. 'Making sure these people are identified and treated is critical. 'Huge gains can be made by reimagining how we detect and treat common risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure. 'But at the moment, millions of people are still living undiagnosed with these conditions, which raise the risk of serious illness such as heart attack and stroke.' Heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the UK, on a par with cancer. High blood pressure usually does not cause any symptoms but it is easily detected with routine health checks. What is high blood pressure and what is a normal reading? Some people do show signs of illness and they can include: Headaches Blurred vision Nosebleeds Chest pains How to lower blood pressure Persistent high blood pressure (hypertension) puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs and it can raise your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Here's how to reduce it. Reduce salt Adults are recommended to limit their salt to 6g per day (around one level teaspoon) to avoid health consequences including high blood pressure. The top tip is to swap out table salt, according to the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study, replacing it with a reduced sodium and added potassium alternative. Cut down on alcohol Excessive boozing can narrow the blood vessels, which raises the risk of hypertension. Official drinking guidelines advise that people should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week to keep health risks from alcohol low. Get moving Exercise is good for the heart and the blood vessels. Although the guidelines recommend 150 minutes of activity per week, if you're currently very inactive, just a walk to the shop every day is better than nothing, and you can work up from there. Studies suggest that isometric exercises - when you hold the body in one position without moving, such as a wall squat or plank - are best for lowering blood pressure. Stop smoking Smoking cigarettes is a killer. It makes the arteries sticky and narrow, which can cause blockages. While smoking is not a direct cause of high blood pressure, it can cause an instant rise to pressure, heart rate and reduce the amount of oxygen that gets to the body's cells. Skip coffee Sadly, caffeine can cause a short, but dramatic increase in your blood pressure - even if you don't have high blood pressure. Therefore cutting back on coffee is recommended as a lifestyle tip for those with hypertension. Lose weight The above tips can help you to lose weight, which is beneficial because being overweight in itself is a risk factor for hypertension. Being overweight forces your heart to work harder to pump blood around your body, which can raise your blood pressure. The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test. All adults over 40 years old are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years.
The Independent
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
High school graduate facing ICE deportation weeks after earning his diploma: ‘I was just living my life'
An Ohio high school graduate is facing deportation to Honduras by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just weeks after earning his diploma. Emerson Colindres, 19, arrived in the United States with his family as an eight-year-old in 2014 but was detained during a routine check-in at an ICE facility in the Cincinnati suburb of Blue Ash on Wednesday June 4, according to members of the community who have begun campaigning for his release. The Colindres family had sought asylum in the U.S., requesting protection from extortion by Honduran criminal gangs, only for their case to be rejected, their appeal denied and a final removal order issued in 2023. Since then, they have participated in ICE's Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP, a parole-like alternative to incarceration) without ever being overtly ordered to leave the country. Bryan Williams, the teen's soccer coach at local team Cincy Galaxy, told a local affiliate of ABC News that the three ICE agents who picked Colindres up had clearly been waiting for him. 'They informed us that they were detaining and deporting Emerson only,' he said. 'No explanation was given.' 'Emerson's one of the best kids I've ever met,' Williams continued. 'We don't know what we can do, but we're doing whatever we can.' Explaining the rationale behind the detention of the recent graduate from Gilbert A Dater High School, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement: 'Those arrested had executable final orders of removal by an immigration judge and had not complied with that order. 'If you are in the country illegally and a judge has ordered you to be removed, that is precisely what will happen.' The DHS also noted that ISAP 'exists to ensure compliance with release conditions.' On Sunday, Colindres's teammates gathered outside the Butler County Jail in Hamilton where he is being held wearing 'Free Emerson' T-shirts and spoke to him by phone for 20 minutes. 'I was just... living life, minding my own business,' Colindres told a local journalist on the same call. 'And now I'm here.' On the conditions in which he is being kept, he said: 'It's just awful. We only go out once a day – sometimes twice. [It's] not a life someone who didn't do anything should be living.' Teammate Joshua Williams appealed for his friend's release saying: 'He didn't do anything wrong. And they just took him away. 'I was the last person who saw him, I got to hug him goodbye. I wish I hugged him longer. Because I didn't know that would be the last time I was going to see him.' Preston Robinson, another teammate, said: 'It's not like he had a say in whether he could or couldn't come. 'I just wanted to be here to show that I support him. Support anybody that's going through this, because it's just not fair.' Shortly afterwards, at the same protest event, Ada Bell Baquedano-Amador, Colindres's mother, addressed President Donald Trump, whose administration is now enforcing its long-threatened illegal immigration crackdown with increasing aggression. 'Please, Mr Trump – because I'm talking directly to you – have pity on us,' she said in Spanish. 'Have compassion.' Baquedano-Amador has since told The Cincinnati Enquirer that she too has been given 30 days to self-deport to Honduras in the wake of her son's arrest. 'You can't imagine what I'm feeling,' she said. 'How is my son going to make it over there? He doesn't know anything and the country where we come from is very insecure... It's not just.'
