For many health reasons, we’ve been told not to sit out in the sun for too long. However, we don’t hear much about why the sun can be beneficial to our health as well. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh discovered how the incredible powers of the sun can cause our bodies to release critical ...click here to read more
Most people now know that one of the first steps to reducing your blood pressure is to change your diet and include more fresh fruits and vegetables. But most people may not know that just the simple addition of the humble beet into your diet could have some profound and directly immediate effects on your ...click here to read more
If you suffer from blood pressure problems, you may want to think about getting a little more sleep on a regular basis.Researchers from Harvard Medical School found that even one extra hour of sleep may have a significant positive impact on your blood pressure. The Basics of Healthy Blood Pressure About one third of adults ...click here to read more
Lip cancer is the most common in the family of oral cancers. Tobacco, alcohol and over-exposure to sunlight are considered the main contributing factors, but now new research suggests blood pressure drugs could increase the risk of getting the disease. The research conducted through the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Northern California is considered ...click here to read more
Do you feel that your current job makes you suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension? Coronary heart disease is regarded as a major cause of mortality across the globe and is strongly associated with problems in maintaining a normal blood pressure. Although studies have shown that improvement in cardiac care and health programs have ...click here to read more
They might be high in calories but they do have a time and a place. In fact, one study found that replacing a high carbohydrate snack with two ounces of nuts (per day) helped with glycemic and lipid control for those afflicted with type-2 diabetes. Two ounces seems to be the magic number, too. Other ...click here to read more
High blood pressure puts you at risk for developing serious health problems including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke among many others. This is why cardiac care should be a top priority for everyone – including you! New research has shown that adding heart healthy foods that contain isoflavones into your diet may help ...click here to read more
If you are like most men, young and aging alike, you probably abhor going to see your Doctor, and medical tests tend to fall very low on your “to-do” list. There are many reasons and excuses to avoid the Doctor’s office; however once you reach the age of 50 it becomes more pertinent than ever ...click here to read more
According to statistics Canada one in five Canadian adults has high blood pressure. Many medical professionals believe this number would be much lower if people had a better understanding of the risk factors. Sea salt In a U.S survey 61 per cent of people said that sea salt was better for your blood pressure. Sea ...click here to read more
Heart attacks and strokes are a very real problem in this country. The American Heart Association reports that 72 million people over the age of 20 suffer from high blood pressure. The Center for Disease Control states that there are 2 million heart attacks and strokes responsible for 800,000 deaths per year in the United ...click here to read more
People with heart conditions are often fearful of physical exertion; worried that their activities could trigger a heart attack or death. Many patients go as far as to avoid sexual activity. Now a health report says sex is safe. According to a statement released by the American Heart Association, if a patient is able to ...click here to read more
Over 800 million people around the world own cars and 60 percent of the world’s population own television sets, believe it or not, those numbers add up to a lot of heart attacks. This may sound odd, but the results of a world-wide study show a relationship between heart attacks and those who own both ...click here to read more
Supporters of Alcoholics Anonymous might not agree. But a recent scientific discovery has shown that alcohol might, in fact, make you live longer. The news came after the shocking lab discovery showed that just a small amount of alcohol given to a worm could actually double its lifespan. The findings, made by researchers at the ...click here to read more
We’ve all heard it before – consuming too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can lead to an array of other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. It is therefore important to minimize the amount of salt you eat daily. The recommended maximum salt ...click here to read more
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