Most recent data from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control reveals that almost half of adults in the U.S. have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. The question is, why?
Having high blood pressure does not necessarily mean a person has to eliminate specific foods from their diet. Rather than trying to cut these out, a person should focus on moderation and finding healthy substitutes for their favorite snacks.
If you remember one thing from this article, let it be this: Garlic breath is good. Seriously, if you’ve eaten your fair share of garlic today, you’ve done a service to your health. But what is garlic, and why is it so good for you?
Healthy snacks can contribute important nutrients to the diet. Snacking on low calorie foods may reduce the overall intake of calories if it keeps a person from impulsively opting for high calorie meals.
A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure.
“Drink 8 glasses of water a day” is one of those bits of wisdom that everyone knows but no one seems to know why eight is the magic number. “Eight glasses a day” is like “finish your broccoli,” advice we’ve heard from our parents since we were kids and still mostly ignore.
Exercise and nutrition are both essential parts of a healthy lifestyle, but many people don’t get the necessary vitamins and minerals they need in their diet.
Years of research have shown that coconut water is not just a refreshing vacation drink, it’s packed with electrolytes, among other beneficial nutrients, making it a natural health booster.
Nutritionists and doctors weighed in on the merits of eating fish following a Salmon sushi craze triggered by a restaurant chain’s publicity stunt.
Next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, and in the U.S., Let’s talk about how tea can affect blood pressure levels.