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Vitamin C supplementation associated with lower blood pressure

Posted on October 18, 2015 by admin

Meta-analysis concludes that supplementing with vitamin C is associated with lower blood pressure On April 4, 2012, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a review by researchers from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore which reports a reduction in systolic and … Continue reading →

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Hypertensive Drug More Effective if Taken at Night?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by admin

A recent study suggested that taking hypertension medicines at night may control blood pressure more effectively and significantly lower the risk for diabetes. This is the blurb from the article: A dip in blood pressure during sleep is normal, and … Continue reading →

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Probiotics to Reduce Hypertension

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

Probiotics to Reduce Hypertension A new study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that probiotics (“good” bacteria) may also reduce blood pressure. Probiotics are well known to benefit gut health, the immune system, and possibly even brain health. … Continue reading →

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Walking Reduces Cardiovascular Risk As Much As Running

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

Brisk walking can reduce a person’s risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol just as much as running can. Perhaps even a little more. The finding came from a study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular … Continue reading →

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