Swapping butter for plant-based oils could help you live longer
A new study suggests that replacing butter with plant-based oils like soybean, canola, and olive oil could significantly improve health and lower the risk...
The worst foods for high blood pressure in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects many seniors. It can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase the...
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night?
Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can...
Fried potatoes may raise blood pressure in women, study finds
A new study from Imperial College London suggests that how potatoes are cooked plays an important role in their effect on blood pressure and...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds and vitamin D may help improve blood pressure in people with...
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...
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