Beetroot juice, a source of high nitrate levels, may help prevent high blood pressure, according to a study published in Hypertension. Nitrate is a compound that increases the amount of gas nitric oxide that circulates through the blood.
Consuming alcoholic beverages such as red wine in moderation has been shown to improve heart health and lower the risk of a heart attack. However, the negative impact of alcohol abuse – including binge drinking – has also been documented very well.
Some people carry a genetic predisposition to heart disease, but many of them may avoid expensive medications that carry potential side effects risks if they make some simple lifestyle adjustments.
Lowering the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may improve blood pressure, according to findings published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In addition to blood pressure, research has found that a high intake of sugary drinks can also lead to obesity, metabolic syndromes and type 2 diabetes.
Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
Cardiovascular disease patients who suffer from anxiety disorders may be linked to an increased risk of developing severe hearth problems, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Adding antioxidants to one’s diet may lead to improved artery health and a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in Nutrition and Metabolism.
Medical journals, doctors and even the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) all warn of the dangers of sodium consumption in relation to heart disease and high blood pressure. But there is a scientific process that is necessary for your cell functions. According to the book The Salt Solution by Richard Moore, M.D., Herb Boynton and Mark McCarty, your cells depend on a balanced ratio of sodium and potassium for their energy.
Consuming foods enriched with cocoa flavanols may lower blood pressure and protect blood vessel health, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
A new study has found that air pollution exposure does not lead to early delivery or preeclampsia, according to findings presented at the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology annual meeting.
Eating foods that contain high levels of fructose may increase the risk of suffering from high blood pressure, according to a study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology.
The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior.
High blood pressure is becoming more common in patients who are hospitalized for bipolar disorder, according to findings presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting. In fact, researchers have found that the younger the patient is, the higher risk they are at for developing the condition.
Elderly individuals may want to take nutritional supplements such as potassium to lower their blood pressure, as feelings of loneliness may increase their levels. According to researchers from the University of Chicago, feeling lonely increases the blood pressure rate of individuals who are 50 years old and up.
Individuals who are suffering from liver cirrhosis may soon be finding their physicians prescribing them dark chocolate, as a new study suggests the snack offers health benefits that can help treat the disease.
