A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

by | Oct 21, 2022

A recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension introduces a new twist to the blood pressure debate. You may not actually have high blood pressure even if your doctor says that you do. You might just have had this drink a few hours before your...
This Pet Corrects Cholesterol (that one doesn’t)

This Pet Corrects Cholesterol (that one doesn’t)

by | Oct 8, 2022

Several studies in recent decades have proven that pets can improve stress levels and overall well-being. But can pets improve cholesterol levels? Yes, but not all pets, says a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality and Outcomes. The...
Omega 3s and Heart Health—What We Missed

Omega 3s and Heart Health—What We Missed

by | Sep 28, 2022

We’ve been told for years to eat more omega-3s and less omega-6s to lower cholesterol and improve heart health. But now a new study in the journal Communications Biology has found two huge flaws in the previous research. They put the theory about the omega-3 vs...
Common Vitamin Heals High Blood Pressure

Common Vitamin Heals High Blood Pressure

by | Sep 23, 2022

The vitamin we’re looking at today is super common, and thanks to researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, we know that it’s super powerful. They also found that it can lower blood pressure and reduce the buildup of arterial plaque, but the best part is that...
Cholesterol and Eggs (Myth Buster)

Cholesterol and Eggs (Myth Buster)

by | Sep 17, 2022

Eggs are a fantastic source of protein and a great alternative to the usual selection of meats, but for the longest time they’ve picked up lots of bad press for their high cholesterol content. Nutritionists and doctors have often warned against consuming more than two...