Daily mango may boost heart health in older women
As women reach menopause—a stage that 1.3 million U.S. women enter every year—their risk of heart disease significantly increases.
Nearly half of American women are...
Coffee may pose risks for people with severe high blood pressure
A new study led by Hiroyasu Iso and his team, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has found that people with severe...
Coffee or green tea? What they really mean for your blood pressure
Many people around the world begin their mornings with either a cup of coffee or green tea.
Coffee is well known for helping people feel...
Compound in rice and coffee could help relax heart arteries
A natural compound found in everyday foods like rice, coffee, and some vegetables might help protect your heart.
Researchers in Japan have discovered that ferulic...
Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem, especially in older adults.
If it's not managed well, it can lead to...
Daily yoghurt may help lower high blood pressure, study finds
If you enjoy a scoop of yoghurt in the morning or as a quick snack during the day, here’s some good news: it might...
Whole-fat dairy food may benefit your heart health, study finds
For years, Americans have been told to cut down on fat, especially in dairy products, to protect their hearts. This advice led to the...
Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...
Walking just 4000 steps every day can help you live longer
You don’t have to be an athlete or run long distances to stay healthy.
New research shows that simply walking a little every day can...
Vitamin D supplements do not lower heart disease risk, study finds
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for adults over 65. At the same time, many seniors have low levels of Vitamin...