Researchers believe angiotensin 1-7, a hormone naturally produced by the body that has cardiovascular benefits, may also act to improve the metabolic syndrome.
Women who are on a diet designed to prevent and treat high blood pressure also have a lower risk of heart failure, according to a new study.
Although scientists have long known that high salt intake may lead to cardiovascular disease, it is only now that we are learning about some of the mechanisms behind the phenomenon.
A newly released study is the first to demonstrate that chronic insomnia with short sleep duration is an independent and clinically significant risk factor for high blood pressure.
Those told to eat their peas and carrots as children now may want to take a second look at peas to help fight high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, says a new study that could lead to new nutritional health supplements.
Some folks are convinced that foggy thinking is a natural part of aging. But if you have hypertension and experience spikes in your blood pressure—you might have an increased risk of experiencing brain drain!
Jason C. Allaire, Ph.D., and colleagues at…
After years of being maligned for raising people’s cholesterol, eggs have recently been cleared of that charge, as well as linked to many health benefits.
A flower used for years as an herbal remedy may help people lower their blood pressure, according to research presented at an American Heart Association conference.
Researchers have concluded that measuring your blood pressure levels at regular intervals during a 24-hour period proves a better way to predict and potentially avoid heart disasters. This is in contrast to blood pressure readings taken at a doctor’s office.
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For years, scientists have given two thumbs up to grape seed extract as a powerful disease fighter. Now, findings by the American Association for Cancer Research show it may be powerful enough to blast away leukemia cells!
As its name implies,…
An herbal tea containing hibiscus can help lower your blood pressure, according Tufts University in Boston. Study patients who drank hibiscus tea blends for six weeks lowered their systolic blood pressure—the top number—by an average of seven points. Overall, this can…
Colder temperatures may affect older people’s blood pressure, which should be closely monitored during the winter months, a new study suggests.
Did you know that apples can help reduce your waistline and improve your overall health? In a recent study, patients who ate apples had less belly fat and a 27 percent lower chance of developing metabolic syndrome—a condition marked by…
A particular gene that tends to be associated with higher blood pressure has been identified by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help keep their blood pressure in check.
