Consuming a plate of fresh spinach or a handful of beets may allow muscles to operate more efficiently, according to research conducted at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related disease that affects about 5 percent of first-time mothers, and recent research has revealed that taking certain supplements may reduce the risk of the condition.
While high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition across the U.S., black adults are more like to suffer from it or even to die from it, compared to their Caucasian peers.
Though it can be a seemingly necessary eye-opener in the morning for millions of working Americans, caffeine has a number of notable negative side effects. It has been linked to sleeplessness, anxiety and, in the wake of a recent study, unequal effects in men and women.
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered that children who have high blood pressure are much more likely to develop learning disabilities, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to children who do not have high blood pressure.
Analyzing fatty deposits surrounding the heart may help physicians better detect cardiovascular problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. During the four-year trial, researchers monitored more than 2,100 heart patients using medical equipment that locates plaque deposits found in major arteries.
People with diabetes who incorporate garlic oil into their diet may improve their heart health, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Previous reports have found that an estimated 80 percent of all deaths among people with diabetes are caused by heart disease. Among the different types of these illnesses, cardiomyopathy—which leads to heart muscle damage—is the leading heart-related cause of deaths among diabetics.
Hypertension is a significant public health problem, which can lead to life-threatening complications such as stroke or heart attack. Doctors are encouraged to screen their patients for high blood pressure, but this may not be sufficient, as many people lack access to affordable healthcare.
A substance found in grapes may help the body fight obesity and aging, according to recently published biochemical findings.
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has determined that depression aggravates or worsens illnesses like high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.
Eating watermelon may help prevent high blood pressure, according to findings published in the American Journal of Hypertension. During a six-week study, four men and five postmenopausal women aged 51 to 57 were given 6 grams (g) of amino acid, which was extracted from the fruit. As a result, the researchers found that all the participants experienced better arterial function, which led to lower blood pressure.
Increasing one’s intake of walnuts and walnut oil may lower blood pressure and stress levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Previous research has uncovered that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in walnuts, can reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol. In order to determine if walnut and walnut oil consumption would benefit those with high blood pressure and constant stress, the researchers had 22 individuals with unhealthy LDL levels follow three diets for six weeks.
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. During a recent study, researchers divided 40 participants aged 10 to 14 into two groups. One group sat in a chair while viewing images of a neighborhood and school grounds, while the others completed a one-mile walk while viewing similar images.
Incorporating several foods containing anti-inflammatory compounds into one’s diet may help stave off several health issues, according to a study conducted at Lund University in Sweden.
