This new salt substitute may help lower blood pressure
Many people love salty foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread. But in the U.S., the average person eats too much salt, consuming over 3,400 milligrams of...
Study shows surprising link between gut health and high blood pressure
Researchers at Monash University have uncovered how the gut—and the food we eat—affects high blood pressure.
Their discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments for...
Fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure and protect heart and kidneys
A new study has found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health, especially...
Food for thought: How diet affects the brain over a lifetime
A wealth of research shows that what people eat affects the body's ability to ward off heart disease and stroke.
And a growing body of...
Common artificial sweeteners linked to higher risk of heart disease
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame have long been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, allowing people to enjoy sweet treats without the extra calories.
However,...
Can potatoes increase your blood pressure?
Potatoes are a popular food around the world, but how they’re prepared may influence their impact on health.
A recent study from Imperial College London...
Drinking coffee this way may help your heart stay healthy
A recent study from Semmelweis University found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day might protect your heart and reduce the...
When can coffee drinking increase heart disease death risk?
A recent study has shown that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from heart disease...
Cucumbers are trendy, but how healthy are they?
Cucumbers have always been cool. Now, thanks to social media, they're also hot.
Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of views in the past year,...
Sugary drinks strongly increase heart disease risk, study finds
A recent study has uncovered an intriguing relationship between sugar consumption and cardiovascular disease risk.
While eating sugary treats in moderation might actually lower your...