by Scott Davis | Feb 5, 2018
Many people have had, without even knowing it most of the time, what’s called mini strokes. These can drastically influence many cognitive skills; but more seriously, be an indicator of a big stroke coming up. Japanese researchers have developed a simple, 20-second...
by Christian Goodman | Feb 4, 2018
High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors are often blamed on bad diet or lack of exercises. And if not lifestyle factors, then they say it’s the genes. But a new study from by the American Health Association...
by Scott Davis | Feb 3, 2018
If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or pretty much any cardiovascular disease, your doctor has most likely prescribed you low doses of aspirin. It’s a standard procedure most doctors do without even thinking. But a new study from Japan, and published in...
by Christian Goodman | Feb 2, 2018
We usually think of high blood pressure as bad and a sign of great health risks. And this is of course true in most cases. But a new study in the journal Internal Medicine reveals an interesting twist on the connection between blood pressure and death. Apparently, you...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 31, 2018
A new Danish study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reveals shocking details about one of the most common blood pressure medication used. It increases your risk of two types of skin cancers scary 700% Hydrochlorothiazide is an extremely...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 29, 2018
High blood pressure is usually considered symptomless. That’s why it’s often called “the silent killer.” But there is one symptom often connected to high blood pressure: Frequent Headaches! A new study from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, however, reveals another...