by Christian Goodman | Nov 18, 2018
Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have discovered a major cause of blood pressure. If they are right, it could lead to a brand new type of treatment. The explanation is particularly surprising, as the system that causes it is precisely the one that is...
by Scott Davis | Nov 17, 2018
One of the biggest problems with healthcare is the need to motivate people to stick to their health programs. We know that exercising is good for us and for most parts, also what to eat and what not. But when it comes to self-control, most of us cave. But how can we...
by Christian Goodman | Nov 10, 2018
Great news from Greece may be just what you need if you have high blood pressure but don’t quite feel like going through a large amount of hassle to lower it. Today, we’ll look at a new study that was conducted at Asklepieion Voula Hospital in Athens, which revealed...
by Scott Davis | Nov 8, 2018
For some decades, doctors have been prescribing aspirin – as blood thinners – to anyone with the risk of heart disease. But does it really help? This has never been thoroughly researched. Recently, a group of American and Australian scientists conducted three major...
by Christian Goodman | Nov 6, 2018
When it comes to your blood pressure readings, the numbers you should strive for could be quite confusing. What was acceptable yesterday may not be good today. Is your doctor trying to push you too low (overmedicating), or is he giving your blood pressure too much...
by Christian Goodman | Nov 2, 2018
Native to parts of Europe and Asia are beautiful shrubs that bear dark purple berries. The deeply pigmented berries from these shrubs boast chart-topping levels of health-promoting phytonutrients, such as anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic acids. These compounds...