(Natural News) If you’re scared of having a heart attack, you’re not alone. With statistics showing that cardiac arrest kills more people across the world each year than car accidents, breast cancer, firearms, influenza, HIV, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pneumonia and prostate cancer combined, it’s a legitimate worry. Many people who have even slightly high […]

(Natural News) Compared to English walnuts (Juglans regia), black walnuts (J. nigra) have a bolder and earthier flavor. Black walnuts are full of anti-inflammatory compounds and offer many health benefits, such as boosting your heart health and lowering blood pressure. The nutrient profile of black walnuts Black walnuts have three main components responsible for their health […]

(Natural News) GABA, which is short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that the body naturally produces and a readily available dietary supplement. While not many people know about GABA, and it’s not as researched as melatonin, it is still essential in regulating blood pressure, mood, and sleep. In its role as a neurotransmitter, GABA reduces the activity of neurons in the brain and […]

(Natural News) Too busy to exercise? Don’t worry – even short, simple exercises can still be beneficial to your health, particularly heart health. A study carried out by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder showed that a five-minute breathing-based exercise could lower your blood pressure. This exercise could also potentially boost cognitive and physical performance. […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a third of the U.S. population suffers from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Some studies suggest that the consumption of apple cider vinegar may help manage blood pressure. ACV has been a remedy for numerous ailments, like sore throat. In ancient […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are sweet and nutrient-rich superfoods that are low in calories. New research suggests that consuming blueberries regularly can also help lower your blood pressure levels. The study was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A and conducted by researchers from King’s College London. Blueberries and blood vessel function The researchers used metabolomic and nutrigenomic techniques and found […]

(Natural News) Struggling to find clinical benefits for statin drugs and blood pressure medications, a team of researchers put two drug protocols to the test to see their effects on human thinking and memory. The research, funded by the maker of the drugs (AstraZeneca), hoped to find cognitive benefits for candesartan and hydrocholorothiazide, rosuvastatin, or […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are small, bluish-purple fruits that contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A linked daily consumption of 200 grams (g) of blueberries to improved blood pressure and blood vessel function. The blueberry plant is a small flowering shrub closely related to cranberries and huckleberries. It produces small, round fruits […]

(Natural News) Substitutes for white rice are staples of a healthy diet. They come mostly in the form of whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates like dietary fiber and other nutrients. Classic examples of white rice substitutes are barley, oats, and a nutritious, gluten-free seed called quinoa. Quinoa is considered a superfood that is on par with whole grains in […]

(Natural News) If you’ve got high blood pressure, conventional wisdom says to watch your salt intake. This advice has many people reducing the salt they add to dishes while cooking and eating. However, a few sprinkles of salt at the table aren’t going to make much difference if the dish you’re eating is unfriendly to […]