(Natural News) Having high blood pressure (hypertension) is a huge risk factor for other health complications, including cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests eating chokeberries to protect yourself from high blood pressure and reduce inflammation in your body. Previous studies have shown that chokeberries may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors. Therefore, in the new study, […]

(Natural News) Not getting enough sleep is bad for your overall health, but did you know that too much sleep can also increase your risk of heart disease? According to a study, at least six to eight hours of sleep is the “sweet spot” for most individuals. The study was published in the Journal of the American […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking for a supplement that protects your heart from diseases, try CoQ10 – short for coenzyme Q10. Research shows that this supplement can prevent and treat heart disease, and it can also cut the risk of death caused by heart problems. CoQ10 naturally occurs in the body and can be found in every cell. […]

(Natural News) Thiamin, also called vitamin B1 or thiamine, is one of the “essential vitamins” – substances that the body needs to work properly. It’s mainly responsible for converting carbohydrates into energy and metabolizing pyruvate, a naturally occurring compound known for its fat-burning properties. Aside from breaking down sugars, thiamin also helps with muscle contraction […]

(Natural News) Considered as one of the healthiest diets, the Mediterranean diet promotes weight loss because it is low in red meat and free of processed foods and added sugars. According to a study, the diet can also boost heart health among American women. The study, which was published in the journal JAMA Network Open, […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that consumption of chokeberries (Aronia Mitschurinii) can lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in people with elevated blood pressure. In the study, researchers from Finland looked at the effects of chokeberries on the health of people with untreated mild hypertension. Earlier studies have shown […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research revealed that bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases. In the study, a team of researchers from Slovakia, Portugal, and Poland looked at the effect of bilberry consumption on cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of death, can […]

(Natural News) Kombucha is the term for tea that has undergone fermentation and sweetening. While it is not for consumption by everyone, it is generally safe and offers plenty of health benefits. The fermented beverage is made from black tea, green tea, or white tea. A sweetener is added, followed by a symbiotic culture of […]

(Natural News) The pharmaceutical drugs commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a number of serious side effects. Among other negative effects, proton-pump inhibiting (PPI) drugs can prevent the proper absorption of nutrients by the gastrointestinal system, which makes patients more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Also known as “acid reflux” and “heartburn,” […]