by Scott Davis | Nov 5, 2023
They taste great raw, toasted, seasoned, and smoked; can make milk, butter, oil, and flour, and it now turns out they can benefit your cholesterol profile too. Researchers from Penn State University have just published a study in the Journal of Nutrition that shows...
by Christian Goodman | Nov 2, 2023
Herbs are good for you, sure. But if you have high blood pressure, some herbs can make medication ineffective and push your blood pressure even higher. Not good at all. Thankfully, these herbs are pretty easy to avoid. Here is a list of herbs that can actually cause...
by ShellyManning | Oct 25, 2022
Gout results from the crystallization of high uric acid levels in your blood. These crystals are then deposited in your kidneys and joints, causing extreme pain. The only conventional method to manage this condition is to use strong medications with serious side...
by Christian Goodman | 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...
by Scott Davis | 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...
by Christian Goodman | Oct 5, 2022
Blood pressure medications force blood pressure close to or down to a healthy level. The bad news: They come with a litany of side effects, often so serious that they outweigh the benefit of the drug. The good news: New research, published in the Journal of...