(Natural News) Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that develops over many years but does not have any symptoms. For people with hypertension, the long-term force exerted by blood against the walls of their arteries is high enough to cause damage, which can be detrimental to their heart health. Hypertension, if left untreated, eventually leads […]

(Natural News) Aspirin is one of the most widely used medications in the U.S., both as a prescription drug and as an over-the-counter drug. According to the Drug Facts label on medication products, aspirin can be used to relieve minor complaints, such as headaches, pain, swelling and fever. Aspirin is also prescribed by physicians for other purposes […]

(Natural News) Studies have proven time and again that air and water pollution are bad for your health. Air pollution has been linked to respiratory diseases, while water pollution affects marine life and also causes waterborne diseases. But what does the research say about noise pollution? What causes noise pollution? You’re constantly surrounded by various […]

(Natural News) Aside from goring on junk food and not exercising, scientists have found another bad habit that can cause obesity and other health problems: excessive smartphone use. In their study, published in the Journal of Paediatrics, researchers warned that glued to your phone can increase the risk of diabetes, heart attacks or even cancer. Cell phone use and disease risk […]

(Natural News) Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the United States. Extensive studies suggest that the antioxidant properties of CoQ10 can be utilized for the treatment of cardiovascular conditions. A recent review published in Circulation: Heart Failure found that CoQ10 supplementation can reduce the risk of premature death in patients with heart failure. CoQ10 […]

(Natural News) Sunlight, like red wine, can be good or bad for your health, depending on how much you get. While drinking moderate amounts of red wine can reduce your risk of heart failure and improve your blood pressure, consuming excessive amounts can lead to alcohol dependence, liver damage and weight gain. In a similar way, moderate sun […]

(Natural News) Obesity, which is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat, is considered a global epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has tripled worldwide since 1975. In 2016 alone, 1.9 billion adults (18 years and above) were considered overweight, and 650 million were obese. Research has also found that […]

(Natural News) White coat syndrome, or white coat hypertension, is a phenomenon wherein a person experiences a sudden spike in blood pressure whenever he is in a medical setting or in the presence of doctors, medical staff and other associated health practitioners. However, his blood pressure is perfectly normal in most other settings. This condition affects as many […]

(Natural News) Any time something natural gets attention for its health benefits, there are always naysayers trying to discredit the evidence – usually when financial interests are involved – and that appears to be the case with a new anti-vitamin D study that was published in JAMA Cardiology. After all, it’s a vitamin that has […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are some of the healthiest fruits you can eat. According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating blueberries helps improve cardiometabolic function. Researchers looked at the benefits of regular blueberry consumption and found that eating a one-cup serving of the fruit daily helped relax stiff arteries, reduce cholesterol levels and minimize the […]