Potassium-enriched salt can help control high blood pressure
A major health update from Australia’s National Hypertension Taskforce now recommends that people start using potassium-enriched salt to help lower blood pressure.
This important announcement...
Flu shot may lower heart attack risk by 18%, large study suggests
Getting a yearly flu vaccine may do more than protect against influenza. A new large analysis suggests it could also reduce the risk of...
Cherry and blueberry juice could protect heart health
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire and collaborating institutions have found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry and blueberry juice may help protect heart...
Black licorice linked to high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from University of Rochester have reported potential health risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of black licorice.
Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, a natural compound...
New scan could detect hidden heart disease years before symptoms
Heart disease often develops quietly over many years before serious symptoms appear. By the time a person feels chest pain, shortness of breath, or...
How to sleep for best heart health
Sleep and heart health are closely connected, but many people don’t realize how important good sleep is for keeping the heart healthy.
Getting quality sleep...
Cocoa beverages and dark chocolate could help lower blood pressure
About half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many are unaware they have the condition.
High blood pressure develops...
Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...
Apple juice could benefit your heart health, study finds
Scientists from Université Laval in Canada have found that drinking apple juice may offer benefits for heart health.
A high intake of fruits and vegetables...
Scientists identify key protein behind pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but life-threatening condition in which blood pressure rises dangerously in the arteries of the lungs.
If left untreated, it can...