high blood pressure
06/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists look at the therapeutic effects of Shinrin-yoku on blood pressure
Japanese scientists have conducted a systematic review of multiple studies that covered the preventive and therapeutic effects of Shinrin-yoku on blood pressure. They reported that the act of forest bathing has significant anti-hypertensive properties, being able to lower the blood pressure of practitioners by a large margin. Researchers from Gunma University led this review, the […]
05/09/2018
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By Vicki Batts
MIND OVER GENES: Meditation improves your blood pressure by literally altering gene expression in your body’s cells
Meditation is often thought of as a simple way to relax and clear your mind — and no one would ever try to argue that point. But, it turns out that the benefits afforded by practicing meditation extend far beyond the ephemeral. Indeed, long-term health benefits can be had, by just taking a few minutes […]
04/09/2018
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By Janine Acero
Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%
Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded by Helena Hörder, […]
12/20/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers discover how your skin regulates blood pressure and heart rate by changing temperature to alter blood flow
A group of scientists from the University of Cambridge and Karolinska Institute in Sweden has revealed that our skin plays an important role when it comes to regulating blood pressure and heart rate. Even though the discovery was made while observing mice, the researchers posit that the same also holds true for humans. The study shows that skin, our largest […]
10/27/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Sure, being overweight is bad for your health — but so is yo-yo dieting
We all know that being overweight is bad for your health, so when you notice yourself packing on a few extra pounds, it’s only natural to do everything in your power to shed them. While this certainly beats allowing yourself to become obese, it’s not something you want to make a habit of doing, as […]
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