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...
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...
by Christian Goodman | Nov 30, 2021
How does a permanent, 7-point drop in blood pressure sound? And what if it only required a glass of delicious juice? Great news: a new study has proven that one specific type of juice is more effective than most blood pressure medications in dropping your blood...
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,...
by Jodi Knapp | Nov 14, 2021
Most people think of hypothyroidism as a condition that primarily interferes with weight and energy levels. But a new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism warns that it can directly cause stroke and death. Researchers obtained information...
by Scott Davis | Nov 12, 2021
When it comes to heart health, we often hear more “don’ts” than “do’s”. – Don’t eat fats, – don’t eat sugar, – don’t eat cholesterol, …don’t, don’t, don’t. So it’s pretty nice when we hear a “do”, right? There is one thing that you must do to save...