(Natural News) Hypertension puts you at risk of developing a lot of serious diseases, many of which can end in premature death. Regular exercise is recognized as one of the best ways to manage hypertension, even without medications, and reap benefits for the heart and even for your brain. Hypertension is more simply known as […]

(Natural News) You probably know by now how useful apple cider vinegar can be but did you know that you can also use it to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease if you are obese? A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food says taking apple cider vinegar can reduce the damage caused by […]

(Natural News) Statins are the drug of choice when it comes to heart health, but a growing body of evidence now indicates that these drugs are not the miracle medicines they’ve been made out to be. Recent research has shown that statins actually pose a threat to heart health and are linked to an increase […]

(Natural News) Blood always tells — at least in how much you are vulnerable to a heart attack during periods of pollution. This was the conclusion made by a team of researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center after observing the relationship between blood types and cardiovascular distress in areas that are heavily polluted. Authors of […]

(Natural News) A heart attack can be a life-changing event. If you manage to survive a heart attack, it can have dire consequences for your overall health and well-being. The key to preventing a heart attack from occurring in the first place is understanding how and why it happens. What causes heart attacks Plaques are small […]

(Natural News) Chinese ginseng (Panax notoginseng), also known simply as notoginseng, is good for your heart and there are scientific studies to prove it. Despite the similarity in their name, ginseng and Chinese ginseng are different from each other, albeit belonging to the same genus. Whereas ginseng is known for its multiple effects, including nootropic […]

(Natural News) The human body is like a machine, and the heart is the engine that powers it all. You can oil the engine all you want and keep it connected to an energy source for as long as you can, but if the machine does not run every once in a while, it will eventually break […]

(Natural News) As people age, they become more conscious of their well-being. It isn’t without reason, given that they are now prone to more health conditions. One of these is coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death among older adults. The condition is preventable, and changes in diet can reduce the risk of getting […]

(Natural News) Arterial stiffness, a primary risk factor of cardiovascular disease, can occur due to high consumption of salt. In a review published in the Journal of Hypertension, researchers confirmed that limiting sodium, or salt, intake can reduce the stiffening of the arteries. The review, carried out by researchers from Federico II University of Naples […]

(Natural News) More research has proven that a Mediterranean diet can not only keep your heart healthy but also ward off cardiovascular diseases. In a study published in Metabolism, researchers from the University of Connecticut found that following a Mediterranean diet cuts cardiovascular disease risk by reducing atherogenic lipoproteins which promote atherosclerosis. Researchers recruited 83 women […]