High Blood Pressure May Be Lowered By Egg White Protein

Scientists reported new evidence today that a component of egg whites – already popular as a substitute for whole eggs among health-conscious consumers concerned about cholesterol in the yolk – may have another beneficial effect in reducing blood pressure…

Vitamin D Supplements May Help African Americans Lower Blood Pressure

Vitamin D supplements significantly reduced blood pressure in the first large controlled study of African-Americans, researchers report in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

Life-Saving Reduction In Sodium Consumption

Less sodium in the U.S. diet could save 280,000 to 500,000 lives over 10 years, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

American Heart Association’s Stand On Limiting Sodium Reinforced By New Studies

New studies support limiting daily sodium consumption to less than 1,500 milligrams, according to a new American Heart Association presidential advisory…

Adherence To DASH Diet For Lowering Blood Pressure Less Likely In African Americans

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which promotes consumption of more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grain, and less meats and sweets, is a proven effective treatment for hypertension. For some individuals, adherence to the diet can be just as effective in lowering blood pressure as taking antihypertensive medication…

Blood Pressure Lower When Yogurt Part Of Diet

Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions…

Blood Pressure Lowered, Cholesterol Improved By Sesame And Rice Bran Oil

People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions…

Yogurt May Protect Against High Blood Pressure

A new study finds adding low calorie yogurt to your diet may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. The new information presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, has found that long-term yogurt eaters had a lower systolic blood pressure, as well as a diminished risk of developing high blood pressure…

Children On Low-Protein Diet Predisposed To Hypertension In Adulthood

Studies have shown that the offspring of mothers on a low-protein diet are more likely to develop hypertension as adults.

Sodium Retention, Blood Pressure Increased By Common Genetic Mutation

Nearly 40 percent of the small adrenal tumors that cause big problems with high blood pressure share a genetic mutation that causes patients to retain too much sodium, researchers report…

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