Doctors have known for years that saunas are good for your heart.
One study found that regular sauna users have less than half the stroke risk of those of us who never take a sauna.1 And sauna takers have a 46% lower chance of having high blood pressure.2
… Read MoreIf you go to the doctor and your blood pressure is high, two things are likely to happen.
First, your physician will tell you to cut down on salt. Second, you’ll be handed a prescription for a hypertension drug.
But a new study finds that a common food additive may be the hidden culprit causing your high blood pressure.
… Read MoreWe all know that high blood pressure is bad for us. But what about low blood pressure?
The question is important because of new blood pressure guidelines.
… Read MoreMillions of Americans take drugs to lower their blood pressure. It’s risky business.
Some of these medications can do more harm than good. Side effects can include ED, depression, a hacking cough, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, and more.1
But now the FDA has disclosed the worst side effect yet…cancer.2
… Read MoreOne in three American adults has high blood pressure. And millions of us take drugs for it.1
But blood pressure medications often don’t work well. And they can have nasty side effects. They include headaches, nausea, fatigue, and sexual problems in men.2
… Read MoreNo one wants to take pills they don’t need to.
But millions of patients are taking unnecessary hypertension medications because their doctors use incorrect procedures when taking blood pressure readings. This can result in falsely high numbers and unneeded prescriptions.
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