Blood Clot Blood Pressure Physiology 
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Furthermore, resistance training appears to improve arterial stiffness and endothelial function — two important prognostic indicators — and reduce inflammation (C-reactive protein) and blood clotting risk.
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Furthermore, resistance training appears to improve arterial stiffness and endothelial function — two important prognostic indicators — and reduce inflammation (C-reactive protein) and blood clotting risk.
MIBHS
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
However, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to persistently high levels of these hormones, contributing to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which raise the risk of heart disease. People with anxiety often experience elevated heart rates and increased blood pressure.
Wellnest
JANUARY 23, 2024
Nicotine and other harmful substances present in tobacco can lead to constriction of blood vessels, an increase in heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. Chronic stress triggers physiological responses that can adversely affect the cardiovascular system.
Physiologically Speaking
APRIL 24, 2024
The amount of calcium in the blood vessels (known as arterial calcification), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is higher in people with a short sleep duration. Multiple studies find that the risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) is elevated in women with short sleep duration to a greater extent than it is in men.
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