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What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition that leads to atherosclerosis or the narrowing of the arteries. Hypertension also increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke. While modern medicine prescribes conventional treatments for hypertension in the form of anti-hypertensive drugs, research suggests that natural remedies which could reduce blood pressure can be […]
Vitamin K supplementation can help reduce arterial stiffness and improve blood pressure, researchers find
One of the major keys to having a healthy heart is maintaining the health of your arteries. The hardening of arteries, also known as arterial stiffness, is a risk factor for chronic heart diseases like coronary artery disease and even death. This emphasizes the need to find ways to prevent the onset of this deadly […]
Applying pressure to the arms and legs shown to improve brain blood flow regulation, reveals study
As you age, your brain will experience changes that could affect your mental function. With cognitive decline being quite common, it is important to maintain brain function by keeping your brain as healthy as it can be. Now, recent evidence suggests that a simple squeeze to your arms and legs might be beneficial for your […]
Consumption of leafy green salads improves cardiovascular health post-menopause
In this study, researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating leafy green salads could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Postmenopausal women have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than men of the same age or premenopausal women. The loss of estrogen, which promotes […]
Review examines the positive outcomes of herbs and spices on blood pressure
Researchers from La Trobe University in Australia reviewed randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of herbs and spices on blood pressure. The findings of their systematic review and meta-analysis were published in the Journal of Hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It affects 1 billion people […]
Flaxseeds: Health benefits of one of the original superfoods
Flaxseeds are popular superfoods because they promote weight loss. According to several studies, flaxseeds have other health benefits: They are good for digestive health and help lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) are also called common flax or linseeds. There are two varieties of flaxseeds: brown or yellow. The seeds can be bought whole, ground (milled), […]
7 Predictors of heart health, plus simple ways to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the US, accounting for 840, 768 deaths in 2016 alone. These statistics call for an increased awareness in improving and supporting cardiovascular health. While you cannot really change some risk factors of cardiovascular health – like sex, age or family history – there are […]
