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Too much salt weakens the immune system
Study by the University Hospital of Bonn shows: A diet rich in salt weakens the antibacterial immune defense A high-salt […]
Tag Archives: blood pressure
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Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows
This is a peer-reviewed, randomized, double-blind crossover study conducted in humans Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but […]
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Keeping the taste, reducing the salt
Washington State University researchers have found a way to make food taste salty but with less of the sodium chloride […]
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The ‘blue’ in blueberries can help lower blood pressure
A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology Series A has found that eating 200g of blueberries every day […]
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New blood pressure guideline could prevent 3 million cardiovascular events over 10 years
In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines, lowering hypertension threshold […]
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Eat your vegetables (and fish): Another reason why they may promote heart health
Fish and gut bacteria-produced compound both protect hypertensive rats from heart disease Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)–a compound linked […]
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Novel insights into the heart health benefits of cocoa flavanols and procyanidins
New study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds to body of data demonstrating that bioactive compounds found in […]
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Take a vacation — it could prolong your life
Taking vacations could prolong life. That’s the finding of a 40-year study presented at ESC Congress and accepted for publication […]
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Systematic review examines walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors
Meta-analysis by Harvard researchers reveals the effect of a walnut-enriched diet on cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and body weight An […]
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Daily fasting works for weight loss
UIC researchers first to report on 16:8 diet Daily fasting is an effective tool to reduce weight and lower blood […]