Plant-Based Doesn’t Have to Mean No Meat or Dairy for Hypertension Benefits
Razi Berry Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Any effort to increase plant-based foods in your diet and limit animal products is likely to benefit your blood pressure Published online by a team […]
Toxic Effects of Racism are Not Only Psychological
Razi Berry A team of USC and UCLA scientists found that racist experiences appear to increase inflammation in African American individuals, raising their risk of chronic illness, according to the study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology on April 18. A new study indicates that racism is toxic to humans We know discrimination is linked to […]
A Morning Walk Might be Better for Blood Pressure than Pills
Razi Berry A recent study reported that a thirty-minute walk in the morning could potentially be as effective at lowering blood pressure than medication. The study was published in the journal, Hypertension. A thirty-minute morning walk could potentially be as effective at lowering blood pressure than medication The research was conducted at the University of […]
Hormone Therapy May Pose Cardiovascular Risk for Gender Transitioning Individuals
Razi Berry Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, including strokes, heart attacks and blood clots, according to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Gender-transition treatment poses an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, according to research The results are based on […]