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…
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.…
UCLA-Led Study Unveils New Insights and Potential Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences via Newswise – A new study from researchers with UCLA Health and collaborating organizations has found that asporin,…
Fighting Inflammation with Flaxseeds
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory, aging-associated oxylipins can be normalized by eating ground flaxseed. I previously explored the…
7 Pine Bark Extract Benefits, Including for Skin, Hearing & Diabetes
Kyra Oliver via Dr. Axe – We all know the power of antioxidants to improve health and the high-antioxidant foods we should eat regularly. But did…
Women with Endometriosis May Have Higher Risk of Stroke
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, July 21, 2022 — A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared…
Salt Substitute Is a Cost-Effective Intervention for Stroke Prevention and Improved Quality of Life
Northwestern University via News-Medical – A salt substitute that contains less sodium was a cost-effective intervention for prevention of stroke and improved quality of life, according to…
Chemical Commonly Found in Consumer Products May Disrupt a Hormone Needed for Healthy Pregnancy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick via Newswise – Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics—may disrupt an important hormone…
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…
New Study Shows That Treating Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Prevent Major Depression in Older Adults
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences via Newswise – LOS ANGELES (Nov. 24, 2021) — A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health has found…
‘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…
How Much Sodium Per Day Do You Need?
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – How much sodium per day do you need? It turns out, it’s often a lot less than most people consume.…
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…
Study: Two or More Servings of Fish Per Week May Protect Healthy Brains
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – A new study suggests that healthy older people who eat two or more servings of fish a…
Elevated Stress Hormones Linked to Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart Events
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2021 — Adults with normal blood pressure and high levels of stress hormones were more likely to…
