Founded in 2004, Pomegranate Health uses the power of the pomegranate to create effective supplements, skin creams, and oils. Unlike other competitors, they use all the parts of the pomegranate: Juice Seeds Peels Leaves Their products treat several different issues:...
New research proposes that selfie videos may be used as a more convenient way of monitoring blood pressure. Currently, measuring blood pressure involves cuff-based devices that: Detect the pressure of blood as the heart contracts (systolic blood pressure) Detect the...
Vasoconstriction is the narrowing/constricting of blood vessels, which happens when smooth muscles in blood vessel walls tighten. It’s a normal process that helps the body stay in a healthy balance. Reasons why it may happen include: Loss of body heat in cold...
Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels and happens when an increase in blood flow is needed. It’s normal but may also be a sign of health issues. Causes of vasodilation Alcohol Immediately causes vasodilation Causes a feeling of warmth, sweat, or flushed skin...
Heart disease can lead to disability and death. Risk factors raise the chances of heart disease. Learn how to lower the risk factors you have control over and lower your chances of suffering from heart disease. Risk Factors Out of Your Control Age Gender...
The stigma that high blood pressure and cholesterol only affect old people is totally wrong. High blood pressure and cholesterol affect young people as well, and it can be extremely dangerous for them. There are several risks of high blood pressure and high...
Heart disease causes over 700,000 heart attacks each year and kills over 85% of them. Over 7 million Americans have suffered a heart attack. There are many risk factors that contribute to whether or not a person will have heart disease. Let’s take a look at those...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, damages your body in several ways. When left uncontrolled, it can lead to disabilities, poor quality of life, and even death. Here are a few of the ways chronic high blood pressure can be dangerous: Artery Damage Blood...
Lifestyle is important when it comes to lowering your blood pressure. By making healthy changes to your lifestyle, you can avoid, delay, or even reduce any need for blood pressure medication. The following are five ways you can lower blood pressure without the need...
Obesity has severe effects on your health. Too much food and little to no regular exercise can lead to unhealthy weight gain and life-threatening problems. Some negative effects of obesity include: Putting strain on your heart Raising the risk for diabetes, heart...
