Weird Test Predicts Longevity

by Jodi Knapp | Feb 18, 2013 | 19 comments

Forget needles, x-rays and treadmills. A new “test” that seems completely bizarre in its simplicity is all the rage now in determining how long you have to live. Not sure if you did this test the last time you applied to an increase your life insurance? You’d surely...

New Blood Pressure Test Prevents Stroke and Death

by Christian Goodman | Feb 17, 2013 | 11 comments

A new testing device for blood pressure is being touted as possibly the best way to identify atrial fibrillation, which experts say is critical in preventing stroke in affected populations. Finding stroke risk caused by atrial fibrillation just by taking blood...

High Blood Pressure – Did We Get It All Wrong?

by Christian Goodman | Feb 15, 2013 | 9 comments

More evidence is emerging that highlights a common but critical mistake people make when tracking their blood pressure. The mistake even causes patients and their doctors to miss a key indicator for stroke risk. Because it’s not the high blood pressure that is the...

Yummy Treat Lowers Blood Pressure

by Christian Goodman | Feb 13, 2013 | 6 comments

A study that followed more than 2,000 people for over a decade illustrates how eating a specific kind of treat can actually lower your blood pressure. And, this particular food is recommended to be included in many diets- even some of the most restrictive. More data...

3 Mistakes When Measuring Blood Pressure

by Christian Goodman | Feb 11, 2013 | 16 comments

Practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect, and this is especially true when taking blood pressure. Many people don’t realize that WHEN and WHERE you take your blood pressure is as important as HOW. This can lead to misdiagnosis where people who don’t actually have...

Heart Attack Risk Drastically Cut Using This After Meal Approach

by Scott Davis | Feb 9, 2013 | 5 comments

Having a high-fat meal once in a while…even fairly frequently…isn’t as bad as you might think, as long as you follow the meal up with this one simple approach. Researchers in Japan found that people who are sedentary after having a high-fat meal will have triglyceride...