The Most Powerful Blood Pressure-Lowering Ingredient

by Christian Goodman | Dec 28, 2021

You may have been told to cut down on salt, fat, sugar, and other “unhealthy” ingredients to lower your blood pressure. Instead, you’re forced to load your dish with greens and fruits, and maybe take some herbs or supplements. But one ingredient—which could be the key...

These Blood Pressure Medications Cause Stroke and Heart Attack

by Christian Goodman | Dec 19, 2021

The main reason that doctors prescribe blood pressure medications is to avoid stroke and heart attack. But a new study from Denmark has shown that one of the most common blood pressure medications can actually double your risk of stroke and heart attack. By examining...

How Low Should Your Blood Pressure Be to Keep You from Dying?

by Christian Goodman | Nov 27, 2021

When it comes to your blood pressure readings, the numbers you should strive for can be quite confusing. What was acceptable yesterday may not be good today. Is your doctor trying to push you too low (overmedicating) or giving your blood pressure too much slack,...

Terrifying Aspirin and Heart Attack Connection

by Scott Davis | Nov 3, 2021

Doctors have long been prescribing aspirin as a blood thinner to anyone at risk of heart disease. But does it really help? This has never been rigorously researched. A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine attempts to answer these questions. And...

How Exercising Causes Heart Attack And Stroke

by Scott Davis | Oct 15, 2021

Diet and exercise: those are the two things you have always been told to do to prevent strokes and heart attacks, along with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Slow down! According to a new study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, exercising can actually...

Alcohol and Heart Health: Weird Conclusion

by Scott Davis | Oct 9, 2021

Until now, numerous studies have examined the relationship between alcohol consumption and heart disease risk, with scientists achieving relatively little agreement. Some say that drinking is good, while others promote abstinence, and a few even suggest heavy...