It’s no secret that exercise can benefit your cardiovascular health, but it’s particularly important for people with high blood pressure to stay physically active. A recent study has shown that men with a high level of fitness and elevated blood pressure may still be able to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s clear that physical…
Men with High Blood Pressure and High Fitness Level Have Low Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Eating Handful of Blueberries Daily May Improve Brain Function, Lower Blood Pressure
According to recent studies, eating a handful of blueberries daily may improve brain function and lower blood pressure. New studies are providing compelling evidence that eating blueberries could be an easy way to improve long-term health, including physical and mental well-being. One of the most recent studies touting blueberries’ benefits was published in the American…
Anna Shay Passes Away After Suffering a Stroke: Do Not Ignore These Sudden-Onset Symptoms
Anna Shay, the beloved star of Netflix’ popular reality show “Bling Empire,” passed away on June 5th at the age of 62 due to a stroke. Anna Shay, a legendary figure, had a fascinating background. Her father was Edward Shay, a renowned American arms dealer, and her mother was the daughter of Kokuseki Oizumi, a…
Benefits of Blueberries for Blood Pressure May Be Blocked by Yogurt
What happened when researchers tried to tease out what’s in dairy that interferes with the health benefits of berries and tea? A trio of Harvard studies that followed more than 100,000 women for more than a decade found that those consuming the most anthocyanins (the brightly colored pigments found in berries, like blueberries and strawberries)…
Hypertension Medications Can Increase Stroke Risk: Pressing 2 Acupoints May Effectively Control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is called the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms to warn someone that something is wrong. Because it brings a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States, it’s good to know what can cause it and how to manage it….
Eating This Vegetable Can Lower Blood Pressure and Prevent Cancer
Celery has a unique flavor, high nutritional value, and health benefits such as anti-oxidation, cancer prevention, and blood pressure reduction. It is a green vegetable that belongs to the Umbelliferae family. A celery stem is light green, hollow, and multi-sectional, with feather-like compound leaves in a darker color. Its refreshing taste comes with a slight bitterness and…
The Power of Soybeans: Fight Cancer and Lower Blood Pressure
Soy, also known as soybean, has a reputation as the “king of beans.” Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, which can clean the intestines and promote peristalsis. Meanwhile, isoflavones contained in soybean have anti-cancer effects. Reducing Cancer Incidence According to figures released by the World Health Organization in February 2022, cancer is one of the…
Here’s the Best Time and Correct Way to Measure Blood Pressure (Infographics)
High blood pressure (hypertension) is known as the “invisible killer.” The patients usually do not have obvious symptoms, so they tend to ignore it and may not even be aware that they have hypertension. However, long-term uncontrolled blood pressure may lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. So what readings…
The Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee: Expert
Coffee has become an indispensable part of many people’s lives. According to coffee consumption statistics, about 30 to 40 percent of the world’s population drinks coffee daily. The number of coffee drinkers in the United States accounts for about 65 percent of the total population. More studies show that coffee has advantages and disadvantages for the…
1 Tasty Fruit Helps Heal Nasal Allergy, Lower Blood Pressure, and Prevent Cancer
Nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis) is an annoying medical condition that once plagued my colleague Zac. Recently, he shared an interesting recipe with me—and drew my attention to kiwifruit (Chinese gooseberry). Zac’s nasal allergy started during his time at secondary school where he regularly endured a stuffy nose, sneezing, and puffy eyes. One of his school…
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