Tag Archives: blood pressure
Pomegranate Juice Good for the Heart of Dialysis Patients
A new study, reported at the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, found that hemodialysis patients who consumed a moderate amount of pomegranate juice for a year experienced beneficial effect on their lipid profile, their blood pressure, … Continue reading
Drinking Black Tea Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Black tea is a common source of flavonoids, which have been suggested to contribute to improve vascular health. Now, a small study conducted at the University of Western Australia has shown that drinking black tea three cups a day, which … Continue reading
Chocolate can Prevent Heart-Failure
Although many studies have reported intake chocolate, especially flavanol-rich dark chocolate, can improve blood pressure and provide other cardiovascular benefits, a new study suggested chocolate can reduce the risk of heart failure. The results came from the Swedish Mammography Cohort, … Continue reading
Chocolate Consumption Lower Blood Pressure and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
We previously have reported 2 studies that indicated chocolate could lower blood pressures and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, there is another study that supports the previous findings. The latest news came from a German study that evaluated the … Continue reading
Diastolic BP Lower than 70 mm Hg Increases CV Risk in Diabetic Patients
If you are a type 2 diabetic, you might like to maintain your blood pressure below 140/70 mm Hg but keeping your diastolic blood pressure above 70mm Hg. This can reduce your chance of having a heart attack, according to … Continue reading