(Natural News) Today, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect yourself from this disease. One way is to eat bilberries (Vaccinium Myrtillus) regularly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals that eating bilberries on a regular basis can help lower your risk of developing […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea examined whether low muscle mass in teens is associated with metabolic syndrome. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. For the study, the researchers observed 1,420 participants aged 12 to 19 years, who were part of the Korea National Health […]

(Natural News) The nutritional value of milk, cheese and other dairy products, while undeniably helpful in muscle formation, has been notoriously questioned in the past due to misconceptions about increased risk of heart disease associated with the food group. Various studies, however, have been quick to debunk this myth and prove that dairy consumption does not elevate […]

(Natural News) In this article, researchers from India provide a detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature to understand the physiology of blood pressure and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension from the perspective of Ayurveda. Their review was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Different theories have been proposed to explain hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective, but […]

(Natural News) A recent study reported that exercise benefits women who are undergoing breast cancer treatment. The study was presented on December 7, 2018 at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and it was the largest trial to date that measured cardiovascular function in patients before any breast cancer treatment. According to C. Kent Osborne – co-director of the San Antonio Breast Cancer […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Gifu University in Japan investigated the effectiveness of combination therapy consisting of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine (Kampo medicine) in reducing the incidence rate of delirium in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The results of their study were […]

(Natural News) Despite the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting, many people often go on crash diets to lose weight fast. However, a study warns that erratic weight gain and loss may negatively affect your heart health. The study, which was published in the journal Circulation, was conducted by researchers from the Catholic University of Korea. Yo-yo weight […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular health could greatly benefit from a fatty acid produced by good bacteria that live in the digestive tract. German researchers reported that propionate modulates the immune cells responsible for increasing blood pressure, thus reducing the bad effects of hypertension and the risk of other related diseases. Gut bacteria are capable of breaking down dietary […]

(Natural News) If you pulled an all-nighter for work, you’ll most likely be very tired and cranky the next day. But being sleep-deprived doesn’t just affect your ability to concentrate; data from a study suggest that poor sleep quality is linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease. This study was published in the […]

(Natural News) Zinc is one of the minerals that people all over the world tend to lack. A new study finds that having low levels of zinc may increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure or hypertension. This occurs because zinc deficiency can change the way the kidneys process sodium. For the study, researchers from Emory […]