If you walk into a doctor’s office with high blood pressure, the chances are good that you’ll walk out with a prescription for a hypertension drug.
They are among the most-prescribed medications in the U.S. About one out of every four American adults takes a high blood pressure drug.[1]
There are many different types of hypertension medications, but an alarming new study shows that one of the most common is linked to suicide. … Read More
Diverticulitis can make your life miserable.
It’s a common intestinal condition caused by small abscesses in the bowel which become inflamed or infected. This can lead to severe stomach pain and cramping. Constipation, bloating, and nausea are other symptoms.
The most frustrating part?
Doctors often can’t pinpoint the cause. That makes it difficult to treat effectively.
But a new study may reveal the hidden cause of diverticulitis in many people. … Read More
The average American senior takes more than five prescription drugs.
Among the most common are blood pressure and cholesterol medications.[1]
But new research shows that one type of fruit juice may be as effective as these drugs…without the dangerous side effects that come with hypertension meds and statins.[2]
The study was published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition.… Read More
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
Blueberries have long been known as a “superfood” because they contain high levels of antioxidants which help prevent heart disease and cancer.
But a new study shows that they lower blood pressure as much as prescription drugs. And the effect is almost instant… They improve blood vessel function right after you eat them.
The research was conducted by a team from King’s College London.… Read More
Diabetes is an epidemic in the U.S.
More than a third of the population now has the blood sugar disease or its precursor, prediabetes. That’s more than 114 million Americans.
Diabetes is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind only heart disease and cancer.[1]
What most people don’t realize is that diabetes itself isn’t what usually kills diabetics.… Read More