General Health

"  How long does it take to reduce cardiovascular risk by changing what you eat?   This research was conducted to investigate the effect on cardiovascular risk factors using only food (McDougall J, et.al., 2014). 1615 people participated in this research. The protocol was implemented for only 7 days, and...

"It’s important to keep the blood pressure low as we get older. High blood pressure especially increases the risk for stroke.Postmenopausal women often develop hypertension and arterial stiffness. For that reason the following research included postmenopausal women who had started to experience increased blood pressure (Johnson SA, et.al., 2015). Systolic...

The correct term for LDL is Low-Density Lipoprotein and it is also called the “bad cholesterol” because LDL tends to create plaque in the arteries and atherosclerosis. There are however different opinions about the risk of cholesterol and LDL. I think you will find the following research data interesting. What...

You don’t need any equipment or take any pills to decrease blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. When a broad range of indicators of vagal function were tested, the researchers of the following study showed that decreased vagal function is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality (Thayer...

The way you breathe has a strong effect on how you feel and function. Research has shown that the amount of times you breath and also how you breathe is important. The following study included 47 healthy college students which implemented different breathing patterns (Lin IM, et., al., 2014). Anxiety and...

Nuts are a very healthy source of fat for several reasons, and it is easy to add to your diet.   While all nuts provide health benefits, some offer more benefits than others.   Pistachios are the best ones. Research has documented that pistachios provide cardiovascular benefits by reducing LDL...