Walnuts Lower Central Blood Pressure to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according...
Diet of Vegetables and Fish Supports Heart Health, Lower Blood Pressure
Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) – a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet – may reduce...
Sleep Loss Linked to Heart Disease, Weight Gain, Hypertension, Diabetes and...
Lack of sleep can make you sick. And while everybody has the occasional restless night, for those who suffer from chronic insomnia – some...
Natural Compounds in Watermelon Shown to Lower Blood Pressure
Be sure to pick up a watermelon or two at your local grocery store — it could save your life. A new study by...
Relaxed Guidelines Relieve Millions of Need for Blood Pressure Medications
New guidelines that ease the recommended blood pressure could result in 5.8 million U.S. adults no longer needing hypertension medication, according to an analysis...
Yogurt Consumption, Blood Pressure, and Incident Hypertension
Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions.
Mini-Strokes Leave ‘Hidden’ Brain Damage
Each year, approximately 150,000 Canadians have a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes known as a mini-stroke. New research published January 28 in Stroke, the journal of the American Heart Association shows these attacks may not be transient at all. They in fact create lasting damage to the brain.
Even Small Weight Gains Raise Blood Pressure In College Students
As a college student, you may be happy simply not to have gained the "Freshman 15." But a University of Illinois study shows that as little as 1.5 pounds per year is enough to raise blood pressure in that age group, and the effect was worse for young women.
Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke Risk
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute and Harvard University have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke. Conversely, consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee was associated with a lower risk.
Big Doses Of Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure
Taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of years of research by Johns Hopkins scientists. But the researchers stopped short of suggesting people load up on supplements. "Our research suggests a modest blood pressure lowering effect with vitamin C supplementation, but before we can recommend supplements as a treatment...
Eating Flavonoids Protects Men Against Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
Men who eat flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, tea, apples and red wine significantly reduce their risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research by Harvard University and the University of East Anglia. Published April 4 in the journal Neurology®, the findings add to the growing body of evidence that regular consumption of some flavonoids can have a marked effect on human health.
Snacking On Raisins May Offer A Heart-Healthy Way To Lower Blood...
If you have slightly higher than normal blood pressure -- known as prehypertension -- consider eating a handful of raisins. New data suggest that, among individuals with mild increases in blood pressure, the routine consumption of raisins (three times a day) may significantly lower blood pressure, especially when compared to eating other common snacks...
