By Study Finds For most of us, finding time to exercise is a constant struggle. Between work, family, and the countless other demands on our schedules, it’s all too easy to let physical activity fall by the wayside. But what if I told you that…
By Study Finds Could eating more broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts be the key to lowering your blood pressure? A new study suggests that consuming cruciferous vegetables may have a significant impact on cardiovascular health, particularly for middle-aged and older adults with mildly elevated blood…
By Amy Chodroff If you suffer from high blood pressure, you may be on the hunt for some natural ways to lower your numbers that don’t involve exercise or a low-fat diet. Tea, a natural and soothing beverage, has gained recognition for its potential to…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD It’s no secret that the foods you eat can influence your blood pressure. Some foods can unhealthily raise it, while others can lower it to safe levels. Although there are other factors at play, your diet can be such a game…
By Shyla Cadogan If you’re a coffee lover, there’s good news for you and your heart. Italian researchers report that people who drink two or three cups of coffee per day have lower blood pressure than those who drink less. Coffee is an integral part…
By John Anderer Concerning new findings suggest the countless commuters who travel on high-traffic highways every day may be putting their cardiovascular health at risk. Scientists at the University of Washington report that unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic appeared to significantly increase passengers’ blood pressure…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group High blood pressure is considered by the conventional medical community as a “silent killer” that needs consistent treatment with drugs that carry serious side effects, and don’t address the underlying causes. A new study reveals that grape seed extract may be…
By Chris Melore A custom mindfulness program which teaches people how to have healthy relationships with their diet, physical activity, alcohol use, and stress can help lower blood pressure for at least six months, a new study finds. A team with the American Heart Association…
By John Anderer High blood pressure, or hypertension, often causes people to feel perpetually stressed out or angry. Now, researchers from the University of Michigan say people with hypertension may also experience a faster deterioration in their cognitive abilities (thinking skills, decision making, memory) in…
By Study Finds Eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocados, and salmon could protect older women against a heart attack or stroke, a new study reveals. Specifically, researchers say potassium is an essential mineral that lowers blood pressure, especially among people who consume too much…
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2020 – Overweight and obese vitamin D-deficient children who took a relatively high dose of vitamin D every day for six months had lower blood pressure and improved insulin sensitivity than their peers who took a lower dose, according to the results…
As the leading cause of death in both the United States and the world, heart disease claims nearly 18 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization. Many of these deaths are due to hypertension, or abnormally high blood pressure, and could be…
By Mayukh Saha Controlled fasting is considered by some as a safer and effective substitute for many medicines. It is believed to be a cure for a host of ailments as it negates the ill effects of our constant obsession with eating unhealthy foods. Will…
A study of bacteria in the gut identified differences between people with high blood pressure compared to those with high blood pressure plus depression, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions. “People are ‘meta-organisms’ made up of roughly…
By Meadow Clark Dozens of blood pressure medicines have been recalled. The medications, containing an ingredient used to make rocket fuel, are the latest in the recent mass blood pressure drug exodus. The recent recall that follows months of blood pressure drug recalls may be…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP As a holistic nutritionist, I often recommend my clients a number of drinks that lower blood pressure, as well as a list of drinks to avoid. That’s because making the right dietary and lifestyle choices is a great way to manage hypertension—also…
By Josh Richardson Decades of research continue to unravel the relaxation response–the physiological and psychological opposite of the well-known fight-or-flight stress response that can be achieved through relaxation techniques like yoga or mediation–can reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension. High blood pressure, or hypertension,…
By Dr. K.J. McLaughlin, BPE, CSCS, MASc. DC Should you take supplements to lower blood pressure? Research suggests that certain key nutritional supplements can be very helpful in the management of high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very prevalent condition which affects…
By Tina Lockhart Does turmeric lower blood pressure? This question has been the focus of many research studies, as turmeric contains the antioxidant agent known as curcumin. Found in the roots of the turmeric plant, curcumin is a chemical compound and herbal remedy that has been…
By Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro, MD There’s a lot of information available about the DASH diet or other ways you can lower blood pressure through food, but what about foods that raise blood pressure instead? There are plenty of foods that raise blood pressure naturally or as a result…
