Want to Lower Blood Pressure by 40%? Try kindness!

Want to Lower Blood Pressure by 40%? Try kindness!

by | Jul 28, 2019

We’ve all heard the usual advice about lowering blood pressure. Get plenty of sleep, try not to stress, eat right and get some exercise. But now there’s another way to combat high blood pressure that doesn’t involve any of those things. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon...
High Blood Pressure and the ‘S’ Word

High Blood Pressure and the ‘S’ Word

by | Jul 25, 2019

When it comes to high blood pressure, researchers from England and Finland think they can now point to the main culprit. They cast their nets wide, with their study looking at 7000 people for clues about the main drivers of this damaging condition. Thanks to...
The Thorn That Sticks it to High Blood Pressure

The Thorn That Sticks it to High Blood Pressure

by | Jul 20, 2019

Thorns are usually associated with hurting rather than healing, but a near neighbour to the common Tea Rose looks set to have its hidden health properties gain wider attention. It’s a potent herbal remedy that you might have growing in your own garden, and it’s great...
Common Heart Medication Causes Dementia

Common Heart Medication Causes Dementia

by | Jul 18, 2019

If you’ve got a serious heart condition, then the chances are good that you’ll be on the same heart medication as 18 million other Americans. (At least that was the figure in 2016 and it is even more by now.) It’s the 41st most prescribed drug in America, despite the...
Your Phone Is Like a TV Remote for High Blood Pressure

Your Phone Is Like a TV Remote for High Blood Pressure

by | Jul 17, 2019

When we say “Your phone is like a TV remote for high blood pressure” we don’t mean there’s an app for that. And we don’t mean you can point your phone at people and make their blood pressure soar either, but we do mean it does do something nearly as bad to...
7 Deadly Sins of Food for High Blood Pressure

7 Deadly Sins of Food for High Blood Pressure

by | Jul 14, 2019

You don’t need us to tell you that high blood pressure is bad news. It’s common knowledge, but do you know what you should be doing about it? There’s a ton of research out there which tells us what to eat and what to avoid to keep our blood pressure healthy, but it...