Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

When I read this study I was not very surprised. People with anxiety disorders also have heart trouble such as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death. Many clinics are stressing that it’s important to get treatment for your anxiety as it’s part of managing your heart health as well as [...]

A Recent article published in the journal “Circulation” shows that those that eat processed meats have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. The study covered more than one million people from 10 different countries. It was found that eating 2 ounces of processed meat each day resulted in a 42% increase [...]

According to a recent study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Helsinki people who put in long hours at work increase their risk of dying from heart disease and heart attack. The study showed that people who work three or more hours of overtime in a day have a 60% increased risk of [...]

Reuters recently published an article about cardiac patients who suppressed rage. Those with heat disease are urged to take a careful look at how they handle their angry feelings. Those who suppress their anger triple their risk of having a heart attack or dying over the next 5-10 years. This does not mean that those [...]

The heart and the Earth are similar by being fragile and susceptible to demise if not taken care of properly. However, there are things that you can control to boost your heart health and help out the Earth. You can start but doing your exercise outdoors. Walking, hiking, bicycling are great ways to stay in [...]

It’s not a secret that what you eat has a lot of bearing on how well your body functions. In order to help reduce the risk of heart disease, changing your eating habits may greatly reduce that risk. Add more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your daily meals. Look for foods that are low [...]

Harvard researches have found that eating processed meats can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. “Processed” means any meat that has been preserved by curing, salting, smoking or by the addition of chemical preservatives. Specifically meats like hamburger, beef, pork and lamb. Examples of meats to avoid would be bacon, hot dogs,  sausage, [...]

I read about a study that was done at Queen Mary University that looked at the heart protective potential of several beverages including green tea, wine, cocoa and cranberry juice. Researchers found a group of chemicals known as oligomeric procyanidins that block the body’s production of another chemical that causes blood vessels to constrict. These [...]