(Natural News) Researchers from La Trobe University in Australia reviewed randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of herbs and spices on blood pressure. The findings of their systematic review and meta-analysis were published in the Journal of Hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It affects 1 […]

(Natural News) The connection between regular exercise and good health has long been clear, but just how early can being active make a difference? A new study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research shows that physical activity levels as early as preschool are associated with long term heart health. For the long-term study, […]

(Natural News) Red wine contains resveratrol, a natural chemical that lowers blood pressure. Researchers from the U.K. reported that the compound might serve as a new treatment for hypertension. Resveratrol appears in the skin of a grape. It possesses many properties that benefit human health. Proponents say the molecule may improve cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia, […]

(Natural News) Your cardiovascular system will appreciate all of the blueberries, peanuts, red grapes, and red wine in your diet. The foods contain resveratrol, a natural compound that helps normalize blood pressure. Studies have already uncovered many other health benefits of resveratrol. It protects nerve cells against the aging process and may reduce the risk […]

(Natural News) Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition that leads to atherosclerosis or the narrowing of the arteries. Hypertension also increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke. While modern medicine prescribes conventional treatments for hypertension in the form of anti-hypertensive drugs, research suggests that natural remedies which could reduce blood pressure […]

(Natural News) High cholesterol is a major risk factor for poor circulation, heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, the cholesterol levels of kids and teens in America have improved from 1999 to 2016. However, a study has found that only 50 percent of children and adolescents are in the ideal range, while an alarming 25 percent are […]

(Natural News) Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the US, accounting for 840, 768 deaths in 2016 alone. These statistics call for an increased awareness in improving and supporting cardiovascular health. While you cannot really change some risk factors of cardiovascular health – like sex, age or family history – […]

(Natural News) Energy drinks tend to conjure up images of athletes in peak health and fitness, training and enjoying a variety of sports, often in the great outdoors. After years of viewing advertisements that promote this narrative, we can be forgiven for believing that energy drinks are a natural part of a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure (hypertension) is no small matter – it’s one of the key risk factors for cardiovascular health problems. If you are hypertensive, or know someone who is, studies suggest that a natural, drug-less way to lower blood pressure is by following a low-glycemic diet. Unlike foods with moderate or high scores […]

(Natural News) Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that have a storied history. Their use as a remedy for various diseases is documented in ancient medical records all around the world. The Greek physician Dioscorides wrote in the first century AD that these berries are effective in increasing blood flow to the heart. Meanwhile, ancient Chinese healers on the […]