(Natural News) Garlic has long been renowned for its antibacterial effects; however, several studies have shown that it could also have the potential to be beneficial to the heart. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, indicated that regular intake of garlic could moderately reduce blood pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. […]

(Natural News) In recent years, tai chi has made it to many lists of the most popular meditation techniques, and for good reason. No matter how old or active you are, this ancient Chinese practice offers many health benefits, including disease prevention and pain relief. Data from 2016 reveal that more than three million people practice tai […]

(Natural News) Legend has it that the Queen of Sheba, made infamous by her wealth and association to King Solomon, declared pistachios a delicacy exclusive for royal consumption. Modern research indicates the ancient monarch may have had it right, with numerous studies touting this nut’s healing properties and many health benefits. The pistachio’s small size […]

(Natural News) Expectant mothers are quite familiar with the importance of ensuring they get enough folic acid to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida, but it turns out that there’s another group who can benefit greatly from this vitamin: adults with hypertension. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College […]

(Natural News) There’s much to be said about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and one study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds one more: Older adults who followed the Mediterranean diet for half a year exhibited considerable improvement in their systolic blood pressure and endothelial function – two factors that are […]

(Natural News) More than 250,000 early deaths due to cardiovascular disease in the U.S. have been linked to historical lead exposure in middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health. The study found that low-level lead exposure increased the risk of premature deaths, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Lead exposure […]

(Natural News) According to a study, your walking speed is linked to more than your stamina. The results of a study have determined that patients with cardiovascular disease who walked faster are hospitalized less. The three-year study, which was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, involved 1,078 participants with hypertension– at least 85 percent of the […]

(Natural News) It might be time to put your grill back in storage because grilled burger patties could be increasing your blood pressure. However, one study determined that it’s the cooking method (grilling) that’s making your blood pressure rise and not the meat itself, especially if you regularly eat grilled meats. Grilled meat and hypertension The study, […]

(Natural News) Americans are known to be dependent on prescribed drugs. In fact, it is believed that we consume more pills far more than any other country. When we feel sick, popping a pill seems like the easier way to treat our sickness than go through a long process of changing lifestyle routines. Today, drinking […]

(Natural News) It’s already known that our diets contribute a lot to the development of diseases such as high blood pressure and that changing it is the first step toward mitigating that risk. However, according to researchers from the U.K. and the U.S., a person’s gut bacteria is also a factor in the effectiveness of his […]