Heart attacks affect more than one million Americans a year, and a surprising new study shows that diesel exhaust fumes from cars and trucks might be a major culprit. The research shows that inhaling diesel exhaust can significantly raise your … Read More
According to the CDC, 25 percent of U.S. adults are living with prehypertension, an elevated blood pressure level that is high but not quite high enough to be considered hypertension. If not addressed, this condition can lead to cardiovascular problems … Read More
Will nixing the salt shaker actually help lower your blood pressure? New research suggests that it might help lower systolic blood pressure in people with high blood pleasure, but may not reduce risk of cardiovascular death (heart attack, stroke, etc). … Read More
Diabetes risks include prolonged television watching. According to a recent research review more than three hours of television watching a day may put you at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. “While the associations between time spent viewing … Read More
With TV shows like “The Biggest Loser” and “Heavy,” and countless ads for weight loss programs, a lot of emphasis is put on our weight and pant size. But when it comes to actual health parameters, such as cholesterol and … Read More
On a recent beautiful morning while I was taking my two-mile power walk, I was surprised when one of my companions asked, “What’s the story with those blood pressure numbers, what do they mean?” And, in fact, the other walker … Read More
You knew that reducing salt could help lower blood pressure, but did you know reducing your sugar intake could, too? An 18-month long, multi-center, prospective study by Dr. Liwei Chen and her colleagues suggests just that. The researchers found that … Read More
Good news for patients struggling with hypertension! New research confirms that the DASH diet (acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can measurably reduce blood pressure, but also shows that results can be even better when the diet is coupled with … Read More
