(Natural News) You might joke about your blood pressure rising after a stressful day with your kids or a heated argument with your partner, but high blood pressure is not something that should be taken lightly. The American Heart Association reports that nearly half of all American adults now have high blood pressure, placing them […]

(Natural News) Your neighborhood can influence your risk of heart disease. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that people who live in green, leafy neighborhoods may have a lower risk of developing heart disease. The first of its kind, the study looked at how neighborhood greenspaces affect the markers […]

(Natural News) Women should take the findings of a recent study on the Mediterranean diet to heart. Conducted by American researchers, the study demonstrated that consuming a large amount of fish, nuts, plants, and seeds could greatly reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease, especially if one also avoided eating both processed food and red meat. The Harvard study targeted more […]

(Natural News) A study finds that prenatal high-salt diets can cause cardiovascular disease in offspring. The study, which was published in the Journal of Hypertension, suggests that prenatal diets high in salt can increase oxidative stress and damage blood vessels in offspring. High-salt diet has been associated with hypertension, and prenatal high-salt diet increases the […]

(Natural News) It is often said that presentation is everything when it comes to meals, but there’s an even better reason to fill your plate with colorful foods. The pigment that gives foods like berries their rich red and purple hues also doubles as powerful protection against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that this pigment, […]

(Natural News) What do tea and berries have in common? These superfoods are not just good for overall health, they are particularly essential in preventing heart disease. One study, presented at the 2018 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions annual meeting, highlights the importance of daily consumption of tea and berries in preventing heart disease. The secret to this […]

(Natural News) All of the uranium mines in New Mexico have remained dormant since the last one shut down in 1998. But their long-term health effects are still being felt by the people of Navajo Nation, who are plagued by a high rate of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders attributed to living near the mining sites. Researchers at New […]

(Natural News) Depression affects more than just your mind. While most sufferers can attest to depression’s far-reaching effects on their emotions and relationships, it can also wreak havoc on your physical health. In bad news for the 350 million people around the world who are affected by depression, a new report in the journal Atherosclerosis […]

(Natural News) Many people choose to drink diet soda because they believe it can help them keep their weight under control. Although science has shown this isn’t really the case, there’s an even better reason to shun these artificially sweetened drinks as a new study has linked drinking two diet sodas or more per day […]

(Natural News) A Polish study advises people with hypertension to eat a lot more fish and vegetables. Both types of food contain trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), a natural compound that supports the healthy functions of the heart. Trimethylamine oxide is metabolized by the liver. It is synthesized from trimethylamine, which is produced by the action of […]