Exercise has long been one of the go-to natural remedies for high blood pressure. Typically, people with hypertension are told to do cardio…the more, the better.
The problem is that the results are usually modest. You might get a couple of points lower. Some people don’t get any drop at all.
Now, a new study has found an exercise that is far more effective than cardio.… Read More
Having to get up repeatedly at night to use the bathroom is more than an annoyance. It can destroy your chances for restful sleep. Of course, that means you’ll be tired and less productive during the day.
But a new study shows that nocturnal bathroom trips may signal something more serious.
The research was performed at Japan’s Tohoku Rosai Hospital. Scientists examined 3,749 subjects.… Read More
Regular Health Watch readers know that tree nuts are a true superfood. We’ve told you about studies showing they fight weight gain, diabetes, brain aging, and more.
Now, new research shows that walnuts may provide an even more important health benefit…they suppress cancer.
The study came from Marshall University. It was based on previous knowledge that eating walnuts lowers breast cancer risk and slows its growth.… Read More
Peripheral artery disease can make your life miserable.
Every time you move, your legs hurt. But that’s just the beginning…
Because of the pain, you become sedentary. So you gain weight and lose muscle. Your risk for a heart attack or a stroke increases.
If you’re a man, you suffer erectile dysfunction.
In severe cases, it can lead to chronic leg sores and, eventually, amputation.… Read More
Green tea has long been linked to a wide range of health benefits.
Studies have shown it fights arthritis, prevents cancer, reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s, eases anxiety, and more.
Now a new study shows that this ancient Asian health elixir may be a dieter’s best friend.
It was published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.… Read More
About one out of 20 Americans now uses e-cigarettes. Sales have increased 14-fold in the last decade.
Many people figure they are not as bad as tobacco cigarettes.
But the fact is, until now, no one has really known what they do to your body.
A major new study quantifies the risks.
E-cigarettes or vapes are electronic devices that contain a combination of liquids and chemicals.… Read More