Omega-3 fats are essential fats that the body must obtain from food. Its consumption has been associated with a beneficial effect on heart health. A recent investigation published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) reveals the optimal dose of omega-3 to reduce blood pressure. According to the Harvard Nutrition Source, omega-3 fats … Read more
Pizza can be high in sodium, which can affect blood pressure. Photo: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Diet can influence blood pressure. High blood pressure can often be prevented or reduced by eating healthy. Some foods can raise blood pressure or increase the risk of hypertension. High blood pressure or hypertension silently damages blood vessels and leads to … Read more
Pfizer is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of lots of Accuretic, quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, and quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, due to the content of N-nitroso-quinapril. Photo: Dan Kitwood – WPA Pool/Getty Images Pfizer Laboratories announced this Monday that it was withdrawing some batches of the blood pressure drug. These are Accuretic tablets (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide), as … Read more
Some drinks can affect your blood pressure, lower or increase itKnowing what they are can be helpful when trying to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. We list five drinks that can lower blood pressure. 5 drinks that help lower blood pressure 1. Beet juice Beets contain large amounts of nitrates that the … Read more
When drunk above moderate consumption, alcohol can raise blood pressure by several points. Photo: Nicolas Postiglioni/Pexels Some drinks can promote an increase in blood pressure. People do not necessarily have to avoid consuming them, but they do have to take them in moderate amounts. The American Heart Association (AHA) notes that when left untreated, the … Read more
Drinking alcohol will increase or decrease blood pressure and also reduce the effectiveness of medications that help control it. Photo: Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels Drinking alcohol can affect your blood pressure. Controlling alcohol consumption can help prevent high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood … Read more
What you eat can affect your blood pressure, Certain foods can increase it, while others can reduce it. There are even meal plans, such as the DASH diet, that are sometimes recommended by doctors to help treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure means that the pressure in the arteries is above the normal range. … Read more
Diet is a factor that can be modified to prevent and control high blood pressure or hypertension. The DASH diet is sometimes recommended by doctors to help treat hypertension. High blood pressure or hypertension, when left untreated, causes damage to the circulatory system can lead to heart attack and stroke, as explained by the American … Read more
Bread is one of the most salty staples. Photo: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels Bread is one of the main foods that can increase your risk of hypertension. Although it may not seem too obvious, bread is a product with a lot of salt. A high intake of salt can raise your blood pressure due to … Read more
For good hypertension control, experts recommend limiting sodium intake, increasing intake of foods rich in potassium, engaging in physical activity, and avoiding ultra-processed foods. Photo: Photo by Nadine Primeau on Unsplash / Unsplash The data does not lie from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not lie: one in three adults in the … Read more
Excessive alcohol consumption can also cause various heart conditions, diabetes, obesity, depression, liver and kidney disorders. Photo: Giovanna Gomes on Unsplash / Unsplash By now we all know that Drinking excess alcohol is one of the worst health habits, specifically cardiovascular. Specifically, it is known that excessive alcohol intake can raise blood pressure to very … Read more
Potassium is an important mineral for protecting cardiovascular health, it helps regulate the heartbeat as a way to circulate blood in the cardiovascular system and throughout the body. Photo: Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels / Pexels Following a diet with excessive sodium intake is one of the most harmful habits for health. It is … Read more
It is no secret to say that nutrition is decisive in our state of health and a key measure in the prevention of diseases. Based on this, one of the most fundamental recommendations is Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, betting more and more on following a plant-based diet. Nature is so wonderful that it … Read more
Every day more people are interested in treat diabetes naturally. It is no secret to say that it is a growing health problem, which together with obesity has reached epidemic figures worldwide. In recent years, numerous recommendations for natural treatments have come to light, which act as a magnificent supplement without side effects and which … Read more
Cocoa is rich in flavonoids that help improve blood flow, which lowers blood pressure. Photo: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels Foods rich in polyphenols called flavonoids have beneficial effects that help keep blood pressure low through our gut health, according to research recently published in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Hypertension. Flavonoids are compounds found … Read more
Americans consume too much salt. Excess salt puts you at risk for high blood pressure. The American Heart Association (AHA) notes that when left untreated, high blood pressure damages the circulatory system in ways that contributes significantly to heart attack, stroke, and other health threats. Eating foods high in salt can make it harder for … Read more