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05/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

High blood pressure is caused more by sugar consumption than salt intake

Even scientists can bark up the wrong tree sometimes. For more than a century, they have pointed their fingers at salt as the main culprit in high blood pressure or hypertension that leads to kidney damage, stroke, and heart attack. Some have even described salt as “the single deadliest ingredient in your pantry.” And many doctors […]

05/01/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Beetroot juice found to decrease blood pressure and could be a great alternative treatment for people with cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease can be frightening, and it’s understandable that those who have it want to do everything in their power to keep it under control. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to take on the risks of prescription drugs. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology […]

04/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating lentils regularly could prevent the need for several medications: They nourish blood vessels and improve blood flow, pressure, circulation

According to a study, lentils can help significantly reduce “dangerous blood pressure levels.” Additionally, new data also showed that lentils could reverse deteriorating blood vessel health. The researchers explained that the study, which was conducted on rats, proved that consuming the health-boosting food regularly can effectively prevent the increase in blood pressure which occurs as we grow […]

04/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Chinese fast food might give you high blood pressure; it can have the same salt content as TEN bags of chips

An investigation has revealed that Chinese fast food, which contains “harmful amounts of salt,” should come with a health warning. Campaigners in Britain revealed that favorites like sweet and sour chicken and egg fried rice are some of the worst offenders. Action on Salt, the group of specialists that carried out the investigation, urged health authorities to set “tough new […]

03/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Probiotics for your heart: Eat yogurt twice a week to reduce risk of heart attack in those with high blood pressure by up to 30%

Results from a recent study reveal that probiotic-rich yogurt can help reduce the risk of a heart attack by at least 30 percent in individuals who have high blood pressure. The study reveals that consuming at least two servings of yogurt weekly will help lower the risk of women with hypertension suffering a cardiovascular event, like a […]

02/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Have beer with your pizza instead of coke: Compounds in the hops help prevent conditions caused by a high-fat diet, such as diabetes

According to recent research, the compounds in beer can actually prevent a slew of medical conditions such as diabetes. It can even lower your blood pressure and decrease your weight. The compound called xanthohumol, which is found in hops, could reverse the damage done by ingesting high-fat diets that can result in metabolic syndrome, which […]

05/25/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Eating REAL chocolate may lower your blood pressure, study suggests

A recent study published in the World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases revealed that while magnesium levels may play a role in the onset of hypertension, consuming magnesium-rich foods like cocoa and dark chocolate may lower blood pressure levels. According to the study, magnesium may help mitigate hypertension by regulating the body’s blood flow. To carry out […]

05/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Restricting your sodium intake does NOT reduce your blood pressure, researchers find

It has long been believed that cutting down on your sodium intake can reduce your blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular disease. However, new findings that were announced at the Experimental Biology 2017 meeting have challenged that long-standing piece of wisdom. Lynn L. Moore, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Boston University School of […]

05/01/2017 / By Russel Davis

Energy drinks found to produce harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function, reveals new study

The harmful effects of energy drinks go beyond their caffeine content, a recent study revealed. According to the authors, a large number of research have long established that energy drinks may adversely affect cardiac health, but none has actually examined the safety of the other ingredients. There are more than 500 energy drink products available […]

04/28/2017 / By Earl Garcia

10 Healthy reasons to add flax seed to your diet

Flaxseed is one of the oldest crops that humans have cultivated. It was initially grown in the U.S. by colonists for use in textile production. Years of research have shown that flaxseed and its byproducts contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, making the crop a staple superfood in various diet schemes. An article in […]

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