The salty stuff: salt, blood pressure, and your health
Salt is essential to our body’s fluids. That’s likely why we evolved to enjoy its taste.
On the other hand, anyone who’s gotten a mouth...
Common risk factors for heart inflammation you need to know
What raises the risk of heart inflammation?
Here are some common risk factors:
Age
Different age groups are at risk for different types of heart inflammation.
Although they...
Heart-healthy Chinese food may lower blood pressure
Scientists from Peking University found that eating a modified version of traditional Chinese food containing half the amount of sodium may strongly lower blood...
Chili peppers may help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from Third Military Medical University found for those with high blood pressure, chili peppers might be just what the doctor ordered.
While the active...
Gum disease may double your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from UCL Eastman Dental Institute found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be much more likely to have higher blood...
Extra virgin olive oil could lower blood pressure
Scientists from La Trobe University in Australia found consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure, which is a key...
This drug for pain relief could strongly increase your blood pressure
In a recent study from the University of Edinburgh, scientists found that long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes...
Unsalted tomato juice may help reduce blood pressure and heart disease risk
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found drinking unsalted tomato juice lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in Japanese adults at risk of...
Low sodium-DASH diet could strongly reduce blood pressure
Scientists recently found a combination of reduced sodium intake and the DASH diet lowers blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
The research was presented at...
Reducing blood pressure is even more beneficial than previously thought
Scientists from the University of Oxford found blood pressure medication can prevent heart attacks and strokes—even in people with normal blood pressure.
They found greater...