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Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke Risk

April 24, 2012 Diabetes Research

Researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute and Harvard University have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke. Conversely, consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee was associated with a lower risk.

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Big Doses Of Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure

April 18, 2012 Hypertension

Taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of years of research by Johns Hopkins scientists. But the researchers stopped short of suggesting people load up on supplements. “Our research suggests a modest blood pressure lowering effect with vitamin C supplementation, but before we can recommend supplements as a treatment…

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Eating Flavonoids Protects Men Against Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds

April 9, 2012 Cancer

Men who eat flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, tea, apples and red wine significantly reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research by Harvard University and the University of East Anglia. Published April 4 in the journal Neurology®, the findings add to the growing body of evidence that regular consumption of some flavonoids can have a marked effect on human health.

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Snacking On Raisins May Offer A Heart-Healthy Way To Lower Blood Pressure

March 26, 2012 Hypertension

If you have slightly higher than normal blood pressure — known as prehypertension — consider eating a handful of raisins. New data suggest that, among individuals with mild increases in blood pressure, the routine consumption of raisins (three times a day) may significantly lower blood pressure, especially when compared to eating other common snacks…

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Aspirin As Good As Plavix For Poor Leg Circulation: Study

February 23, 2012 Hypertension

Aspirin works as well as Plavix in patients with blocked leg arteries, a new European study finds. People with the condition, called peripheral artery disease, often suffer from intermittent claudication, which is pain while walking because of decreased blood supply to the legs.

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Prolonged Fructose Intake Not Linked to Rise in Blood Pressure, Study Suggests

February 14, 2012 Hypertension

Eating fructose over an extended period of time does not lead to an increase in blood pressure, according to researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital. A new study has found that despite previous research showing blood pressure rose in humans immediately after they consumed fructose, there is no evidence fructose increases blood pressure when it has been eaten for more than seven days.

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Benefits Of Nut Consumption For People With Abdominal Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure

November 16, 2011 Diabetes Research

For the first time, scientists report a link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in the bodies of patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), who are at high risk for heart disease. Serotonin is a substance that helps transmit nerve signals and decreases feelings of hunger, makes people feel happier and improves heart health. It took only one ounce of mixed nuts (raw unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts) a day to produce the good effects.

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Poor Sleep Quality Increases Risk of High Blood Pressure

August 29, 2011 Hypertension

Reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) is a powerful predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men, according to new research in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.
SWS, one of the deeper stages of sleep, is characterized by non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) from which it’s difficult to awaken. It’s represented by relatively slow, synchronized brain [...]

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