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Soothing swollen feet

My sister has high blood pressure. While lifestyle choices and medication keep her blood pressure in healthy ranges she can't seem to shake the edema. ... Read More »

Stretching may protect against preeclampsia

A recent study revealed that stretching exercises may be effective in reducing preeclampsia risk. In fact, the study shows that stretching may be even ... Read More »

Shaking up beliefs about salt

New research is shaking up the belief that a low-salt diet benefits heart health. A low-sodium diet has long been recommended to lower blood pressure, ... Read More »

An aspirin at bedtime lowers blood pressure

The results of a recent study show that an aspirin taken at bedtime lowered the blood pressure of pre-hypertensive patients, whereas an aspirin taken ... Read More »

High blood pressure prevents migraines

The Norwegian National Headache Center found that people with high blood pressure were less likely to have migraine headaches. Previously, it was ... Read More »

Death by anniversary

Recent research shows that the anniversary of a parent's death can trigger sudden death, particularly for men. Researchers think the mental stress ... Read More »

Cocaine use may lead to heart attack symptoms

An American Heart Association study states that young, otherwise healthy patients who use cocaine can sometimes experience heart attack symptoms such ... Read More »

High blood pressure during pregnancy may pose risk later in life

Research shows that women who suffer high blood pressure during pregnancy may be at an elevated risk of stroke or other heart problems later in ... Read More »

Reduce your sodium intake

It's estimated that Americans are getting at least twice the amount of sodium they need every day, if not more. Sodium is a problem because it ... Read More »

Sea Salt vs. Table Salt

Sea salt and table salt have the same basic nutritional value and chemical composition. The only difference -- taste and texture -- come from the ... Read More »