Obesity’s Impact on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, & Diabetes
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, as well as reverse type 2 diabetes. In the ABCs of the health…
New Study Confirms Rope Skipping as an Effective Cardio Workout
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Researchers find both high-intensity and moderate rope skipping improve VO₂max in young adults. A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study investigates whether high-intensity…
Warning: This Nighttime Risk Could be Raising Your Blood Pressure
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – Often brushed off as a minor annoyance, snoring is now recognized as a potential indicator of significant health risks. Have you ever found yourself jolted…
Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old ‘Silent Killer’ is Alive and Well
Florida Atlantic University via EurekAlert! – In the United States and worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading avoidable cause of premature death and disability. Primarily heart attacks and stroke, cardiovascular disease…
Does a Beet a Day Keep Heart Disease Away?
Penn State via EurekAlert! – Beetroot juice promotes healthy circulation in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — After women go through…
Flavonoid Benefits from Apple Peels
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Peeled apples are pitted head-to-head against unpeeled apples (and spinach) in a test of artery function. Regularly eating apples may contribute to…
Don’t Ignore Beets’ Essential Health Benefits
Dena Schmidt via NaturalHealth365 – Beets may not be high on your list of favorite foods, but word about their health benefits and nutrition is spreading. For instance, a new…
Pomegranate Contains Powerful Compounds With Anti-Cancer and Heart-Protective Benefits
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – The list of advantages of consuming foods rich in antioxidants continues to grow. But scientists have evidence that one of these antioxidant-rich foods – pomegranate…
A Good Night’s Sleep Is Good for Your Heart: Here Are Some Tips for Better Sleep and a Healthier Heart
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – There’s no question that sleep is important to our health and well-being. Now the American Heart Association is emphasizing that it’s also one of…
Deep Nerve Stimulation Consistently Reduces Blood Pressure
University of Houston via Newswise – A University of Houston biomedical engineer is expanding the study of wireless electrodes to treat hypertension and is reporting that blood pressure and renal sympathetic nerve…
Lower Your Blood Pressure with 4 SIMPLE Dietary Interventions
Wendy Miller via NaturalHealth365 – With one in three Americans living with high blood pressure, the condition can hardly be ignored. Ask any primary care physicians about the percentage of patients…
‘Beat the Holiday Bloat’ Smoothie – Easy & Delicious
Dr. Don Colbert – Holiday celebrations and feasts can be a joyous event within the Holiday Season. It’s often a time we can engage with family and friends, give thanks, and…
How to Lower Blood Pressure: 5 Natural Ways
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Studies over the past 20 years have shown that the majority of people in economic developing countries have blood pressure numbers that are…
Early or Late Bedtimes May Cause Adverse Consequences for Cardiovascular Health
European Society of Cardiology via News-Medical – Going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes,…
Gut Bacteria and Flavonoid-Rich Foods Are Linked and Improve Blood Pressure Levels
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – Flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained…
