Higher fat variation of DASH diet lowers blood pressure, triglycerides, study shows

A higher fat DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet lowered blood pressure to the same extent as the DASH diet, but also reduced triglycerides and did not significantly raise LDL cholesterol, scientists report at the conclusion of their study.

CHORI study finds higher fat variation of DASH diet lowers blood pressure, triglycerides

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern, which is high in fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy foods, significantly lowers blood pressure as well as low-density…

Efforts needed to improve the diets of African-Americans with uncontrolled hypertension

Many African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension do not have recommended food categories in their homes and are not having adequate discussions with their doctors about diet.

Coffee may harm cardiovascular health for young adults with mild hypertension

Researchers have found that heavy coffee consumption could increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks in young adults with hypertension.

Gradual increase in salt intake linked to high blood pressure

A Japanese study that followed the sodium intakes and blood pressures of healthy people confirms dietary sodium is associated with hypertension.

Study: DASH diet can substitute lean pork for chicken or fish to reduce blood pressure

Adults who are following the DASH-style eating pattern to lower their blood pressure can expand their protein options to include lean, unprocessed pork, according to research from Purdue University.

Eating out ‘raises risk for high blood pressure’

A new study is the first to show a link between eating away from home and increased risk for high blood pressure.

Vitamin D ‘ineffective as treatment for hypertension’

Researchers report that vitamin D supplementation does not work as an antihypertensive agent and cannot be recommended to control high blood pressure.

Energy drinks raise resting blood pressure

Healthy young adults who don’t consume caffeine regularly experienced greater rise in resting blood pressure after consumption of a commercially available energy drink — compared to a placebo drink…

Beating high blood pressure with a combination of coconut oil and physical exercise

Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.” Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health, including fat loss, better brain…

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