Just about every person dealing with high blood pressure knows that exercise can help. But a fascinating study shows that one kind of workout can reduce hypertension near twice as much as prescription medications.
The research was presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Munich.
Scientists divided 60 volunteers with hypertension into groups. Some did simple yoga poses. Others did stretching, relaxation, or deep breathing exercises.… Read More
Lots of people exercise hungry. They figure that if their stomach is empty while they work out, their body will start to burn fat and they’ll lose weight.
So they wait until after they exercise to eat.
A recent study shows this strategy is a mistake.
Several colleges in the U.K. conducted research into the effects of eating in the morning before exercising.… Read More
We all know that exercise improves our health and helps us live longer.
But which sport adds the most years to your life?
You might think it is swimming, running, or cycling, since they improve cardiovascular fitness and help fight the number one killer, heart disease.
But a new study shows they aren’t even close to the best sport for longevity.… Read More
Type 2 diabetes can destroy your quality of life in many ways. It can cause severe fatigue, erectile dysfunction, vision loss, hearing impairment, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s.
But the common diabetes complication that is most feared may be the loss of a limb.
When type 2 diabetes progresses, patients often suffer neuropathy. This is nerve and circulation damage caused by high blood sugar. … Read More
Getting old is no picnic. But the worst of it may be failing eyesight.
Having to use reading glasses is the least of it.
Many of us will also have to deal with cataract surgery. Or our night vision will deteriorate. Driving may become dangerous.
Some of us will also have to fight age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma, the two leading causes of blindness.… Read More
Doctors have known for years that saunas are good for your heart.
One study found that regular sauna users have less than half the stroke risk of those of us who never take a sauna.i
And sauna takers have a 46% lower chance of having high blood pressure.ii
The problem is that most of us don’t have easy access to a sauna.… Read More