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New York Post
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
3 zodiac signs that should play it safe with their emotions in August
Welcome to August, one and all. We're still in the thick of Mercury retrograde. Though the renegade planet of the mind and the unbitten tongue will turn direct on August 11, it doesn't clear its post-retrograde shadow until August 25, meaning we will remain in the muck and the mire for the bulk of the month. 'August is set to be an emotionally charged month, with a mix of intensity and opportunity. It's Leo season, which tends to push people toward bold moves — but with Mercury retrograde in the background, it's worth slowing down,' Kate Kettelkamp, resident astrologer at Gamblizard and founder of Kronos Astrology, told The Post. 4 Leo season encourages bold moves, for better or worse. Виктория Кацаран – Kettlekamp notes that when the Full Moon in Aquarius rises on August 9, it will be ripe with tension that will play out in personal relationships and group dynamics, 'Not necessarily a crisis, but it does call for some awareness.' Towards the end of the month, a powerful New Moon in Virgo offers a much-needed reset. 'Think habits, systems, and long-term goals. When Venus enters Leo on August 25, the energy shifts noticeably toward boldness in love, money, and creative choices. Risk is supported here, but only if it's backed by real intention.' Below, she shares which signs should be extra cautious in the coming weeks. Read for your sun and rising sign. 4 scaliger – 'You are the moment this month, Leo. It's your season, your spotlight, but Mercury retrograde is testing your timing. And it could make you feel more like a blooper reel than a highlight reel,' said Kettelkamp. She noted that the Full Moon in Aquarius will hit lions in their partnership zone. 'That could mean a heated conversation, a revelation, or an old emotional thread resurfacing. Romantic relationships might feel a little unstable, as can business or creative ones. Keep your poker face on — try not to overreact. Or at least take a beat before replying.' Kettelkamp urges big cats not to dismiss the past, particularly when it comes to revenue streams or lucrative patterns. 'Think back to 2018. What was working for you then? Rework it. Then, come August 12th — when Venus and Jupiter align — go ahead, take the leap. As long as it's something you've thought through, it might just be a quiet win.' 4 scaliger – According to Kettlekamp, Mercury in your tenth house of career is stirring up and bringing back unfinished business, Scorpio. 'You might be revisiting old goals, or bumping into a familiar face from your professional past.' On the August 9th Full Moon in Aquarius, she cautions scorpions to take great care in all communications, particularly those that take place in public or with receipts. 'A well-meaning comment might be taken the wrong way. A vague email could come back to bite. This isn't the time to take an unnecessary risk or make a reckless bluff — play it safe.' Kettlecamp says agenda pushing is the enemy during this transit, and your best bet is revision, a slow build, breathing room, and practiced patience. 'Your moment is coming, but this isn't the week to force it.' 4 scaliger – As Mercury retrogrades in Leo, your opposite sign, you could be feeling the off-kilter frequency more than others, Aquarius. Symptoms include but are not limited to obstinate tech, changing plans, and misread signals. 'August 9th's Full Moon is in your sign, so something personal, something you've been circling for a while, could finally come to light. But the emotional charge may catch you off guard. Give yourself space. Not every conversation needs to happen right now.' Kettlekamp assures that the latter part of August could bring a welcome and uncommonly sweet surprise. 'Romance, a reconnection, even a stroke of creative clarity. It won't undo the chaos, but it could make the mess feel worthwhile if you stay in the game without folding too soon.' Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What Really Happens to Your Blood Pressure After You Eat a High-Salt Meal
What Really Happens to Your Blood Pressure After You Eat a High-Salt Meal originally appeared on Parade. If you have high blood pressure—or it runs in your family—you likely already know that you need to minimize the amount of salt in your diet. 'Sodium can cause vascular damage primarily through raising blood pressure,' says Dr. Michael Fattouh, MD, a cardiologist at Montefiore Fattouh explains that salt promotes fluid retention. 'You can think of this as having too much water in the pipes. This increases the pressure in your arteries, causing stress and damage to the vessels, while also causing your heart to work harder,' he says. 'High sodium causes you to retain fluid, which your kidneys need to dilute the sodium content. This increases your circulating blood volume, causing an increase in blood pressure, and we know high blood pressure over time is not good for you, adds Dr. Richard Kettelkamp, DO, a cardiologist at UnityPoint Health, St. Luke's Hospital. The detrimental impact too much sodium has on heart health is why the American Heart Association recommends capping sodium intake at 2,300 milligrams a day, or ideally 1,500 milligrams a you're wondering if one high-salt meal can really cause that much damage. Is enjoying a burger and fries every once in a while all that bad? To answer that question, it helps to know exactly what happens to blood pressure after eating a high-salt meal. 🩺SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week💊 How Eating a High-Salt Meal Impacts Blood Pressure Immediately Afterward What is considered a 'high salt' meal? Dr. Fattouh says that, generally, a high sodium meal contains 700 milligrams or more of sodium, but he says that even less than that can be high for certain people, such as those with high blood pressure.'High sodium meals are unfortunately not hard to come by. A cheeseburger and fries may have more than 1,000 milligrams of sodium,' he explains. Other examples of high-sodium foods include canned soup, frozen pizza, a sandwich with cold cuts and beef Dr. Kettelkamp adds that there is more sodium in many foods than people realize. 'It's not just table salt, it's what you cook with. Margarine and butter have quite a bit of sodium. There's a huge amount of sodium in soda. Canned vegetables and canned soups also have a lot of sodium and it's in a lot of prepared and processed foods too,' he says. So what happens immediately after eating a high-salt meal? According to Dr. Kettelkamp, within an hour, there is a rise in blood pressure, which is related to the regulation of sodium in the blood. 'Excessive sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure within a couple hours and in people who are more sensitive, some effects on your vessels are seen in as little as 30 minutes,' adds Dr. Dr. Michael Barry, MD, a cardiologist and partner with Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants, says that after eating a high-sodium meal, fluid retention often occurs in the kidneys. This, he says, can eventually lead to increased blood pressure readings. Related: The Long-Term Impact of Eating High-Sodium Meals Dr. Kettelkamp says that while the average person isn't going to have a heart attack or stroke immediately after eating a high-sodium meal, regularly consuming excessive sodium does increase the likelihood of experiencing these detrimental cardiovascular events. 'Consistent high sodium intake can cause hypertensive urgency, or spikes in blood pressure, potentially leading to heart attacks and strokes. Usually, these patients already have high blood pressure, which is worsened by a high-sodium meal,' Dr. Barry adds. Related: Scientific research shows that regularly eating high-sodium foods is linked to kidney disease, strokes and heart disease. People who consume more than 4,000 milligrams of sodium a day increase their stroke risk between two and five times compared to those who keep sodium intake under 1,500 milligrams a day. If this is a sobering wake-up call, remember that there are many other delicious ways to flavor your food besides reaching for the salt shaker. Flavoring your food with spices and herbs is actually beneficial for heart health because they are full of antioxidants, which help lower blood pressure. And when it comes to store-bought foods, don't forget to do your label reading to see how much sodium is in each serving; it is often more than you think. By being mindful of your sodium intake, you will not only be keeping your blood pressure in check, you'll be supporting your entire cardiovascular system. It's advice worth taking to, well, heart. Up Next:Sources: Dr. Richard Kettelkamp, DO, cardiologist at UnityPoint Health, St. Luke's Hospital Dr. Michael Fattouh, MD, cardiologist at Montefiore Einstein Dr. Michael Barry, MD, cardiologist and partner with Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants What Really Happens to Your Blood Pressure After You Eat a High-Salt Meal first appeared on Parade on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
