
According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke. Given the serious consequences of hypertension, many are looking for ways to keep their hearts healthy and lower their blood pressure naturally. The following highlights five scientifically supported ways people have lowered blood pressure naturally.
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Tip #5: DASH Diet
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is endorsed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and can lower blood pressure naturally and dramatically in as little as 14 …
New research shows that not only does the DASH Diet lower blood pressure naturally, but it may also reduce the risk of heart attack.
The DASH diet emphasizes eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, nuts, and fish as opposed to the typical American diet which is full of saturated fats and sweets.
New evidence shows that people who are particularly aggressive, angry and antagonistic may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
Do you enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning? The first cup or two may actually be good for your heart! But can it help with lowering blood pressure?
New research indicates that the blood pressure medications you may be taking to lower your blood pressure, have a good chance of actually raising your blood pressure!
New information from ALLHAT, a major anti-hypertension study which included over 40,000 participants, recently released information showing that inexpensive diuretics outperformed expensive calcium blockers and ACE inhibitors over the course of the study when ability to lower blood pressure was not viewed as the only endpoint, but factors such as preventing stroke, heart failure and overall cardiovascular disease.
New research indicates that a specific protein may be responsible for certain cases of high blood pressure.