(Natural News) We have reached a sad state of affairs, where soda is now a must in our diet, even when we know them to be detrimental to our health. Medical researchers hope that by providing new reasons to stop indulging in these sugary drinks, we will see the light — and soon. Recently, researchers […]

(Natural News) The sweet and delicious taste of mangoes is appealing to many people. In fact, they are considered the most widely consumed fruit in the entire world. However, there’s so much more to mangoes than just their taste. They are also known for their many health benefits, which includes improving blood pressure and glucose levels. […]

(Natural News) Here’s a prescription for hypertension your doctor won’t give: Go to church. New research is now suggesting that therapeutic lifestyle changes, which include going to church and enhancing one’s faith, may have a profound impact on heart health. A randomized clinical trial among African-Americans found that hypertensive patients who regularly went to mass […]

(Natural News) Scientists have discovered that the body’s mechanism for ensuring oxygen supply to tissues may be compromised by high blood pressure. Say “oxygen” and your mind thinks of happy moments. People are exercising to their hearts’ content. They’re sniffing fresh, clean air, and getting life-giving oxygen from the air into their heart and other […]

(Natural News) In this age of stressful living, rest is like life-giving oxygen that recharges us and makes us ready to face all of the day’s challenges. Rest promotes brain function. It keeps us in the pink of health. It lowers stress and promotes sleep. Nowhere is this more important than in heart failure patients […]

(Natural News) The phrase “eat your vegetables” gets a bad rap. In fact, a lot of people even use it when doing an unpleasant yet necessary task. For researchers at National Taiwan University, however, eating a vegetable-rich diet is sage advice — especially for those looking to avoid hypertension. In their study, which appeared in the Journal of […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer.” As the ominous name suggests, hypertension doesn’t have obvious symptoms, which can mean trouble for those who have the condition. But if you want to prevent hypertension, you need to make certain lifestyle changes, such as eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. […]

(Natural News) In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is often used to relieve pain and other health complaints. According to the results of a study, acupuncture is just as effective as drug therapy when treating high blood pressure (hypertension). The study was conducted by researchers from the Jiaozuo Tongren Hospital in China. Can acupuncture reduce high […]

(Natural News) There’s much to be said about the benefits of breastfeeding, even after a woman has raised her children up to the point where they don’t need mother’s milk any longer. A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension shows that the more women breastfeed their children, the more they’re shielded from the ill effects of […]

(Natural News) We need a lot of nutrients to keep our organs in tip-top shape. While our bodies cannot produce everything it needs to achieve its optimum function, food can supplement our nutritional requirements. One nutrient whose supply is dependent on dietary intake is folate, a type of B-vitamin. There are many health benefits associated with […]