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12/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Going to bed at the same time each night keeps your heart strong and benefits your metabolism

No matter how busy you are, it’s important to set aside at least eight hours of your day for sleep. A good night’s rest can do wonders for your body but it’s not all about the quantity and quality of sleep you’re getting. A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that going to bed […]

11/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Exercise improves BDNF expression in hypertensive patients

Exercise has been linked to improvements in the blood pressure levels of people with hypertension. A study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, investigated the effects of exercise on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) of hypertensive individuals. Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were made to undergo physical exercise. The researchers obtained the hippocampus of […]

11/15/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Absolute scientific PROOF that cell phone radiation causes cancer

Most of us are completely dependent on our mobile devices and in total denial about them representing any kind of danger to our health. Unfortunately, the reality is that experts have been warning for some time now that the technology we’ve come to love and depend on – and which, let’s face it, makes our […]

11/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Another study finds turmeric and curcumin to be a safe, effective treatment for lowering cholesterol and protecting the heart

Turmeric and curcumin are two substances most known for their wide array of health benefits. One of these is their positive impact on the heart; though the lipid-lowering effects of either substance is unknown. To answer this quandary, a team of researchers from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University conducted a meta-analysis of […]

09/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating hypertension with black-jack extract

Research has shown that black-jack (Bidens pilosa) can help improve symptoms of hypertension. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of ethylene acetate extract of black-jack leaves on L-NAME-induced (a non-specific nitric oxide inhibitor) hypertension in mice. Researchers from the University of Yaounde I in Cameroon induced […]

05/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Predisposed to heart disease? Exercise is the best way to prevent cardiac problems

If your family has a history of heart disease, the best way to protect yourself from cardiac problems is to exercise, according to recent research. The study, which was published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, found that greater grip strength, more physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness reduced the risk of heart problems, […]

05/10/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Gut bacteria play a role on how your dietary changes affect your blood pressure

It’s already known that our diets contribute a lot to the development of diseases such as high blood pressure and that changing it is the first step toward mitigating that risk. However, according to researchers from the U.K. and the U.S., a person’s gut bacteria is also a factor in the effectiveness of his dietary change. […]

04/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What does your handshake say about your heart health?

Did you know that your hand grip can be used to gauge your cardiovascular health? According to researchers at Queen Mary University in London, the strength of a person’s handshake is “an inexpensive way to predict heart health.” For the study, scientists used handgrip strength, which was measured with a hydraulic machine. Participants were asked […]

01/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Bikram yoga not so hot after all: New study finds yoga benefits are the same at room temperature as they are for the hot Bikram version

Yoga is an ancient practice that continuous to prove its mettle today; and while there are different types of yoga, it does not need to be hot in order to provide beneficial effects. A study carried out by researchers from Texas State University and the University of Texas at Austin in the U.S. revealed that yoga done […]

01/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Licorice root for heart health? When combined with other herbal compounds, it regulates calcium proteins to protect your heart muscle

Combining the herbal compounds of Radix aconiti carmichaeli and licorice could regulate calcium proteins and protect the heart, according to a new study. A team of researchers from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China studied whether the active components — aconitine, liquiritin, and glycyrrhetinic acid — found in Radix aconiti carmichaeli and licorice could lead to […]

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