5 Ways to Protect Your Heart During a Pandemic
Sarah Cimperman, ND More than thirty million people in the United States are living with heart disease and it’s the leading cause of death.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every thirty-six seconds.2COVID-19 is catching up now that news outlets report the coronavirus—also known as SARS-CoV-2—kills […]
Zinc Deficiency May Play a Role in Hypertension
Razi Berry Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Renal Physiology. Zinc deficiency common in people with chronic illnesses Zinc deficiency is common in people with chronic illnesses such as type 2 […]