37 million people in the United States have migraines, and 5 million of them have them once a month. Researchers in Russia found that your circulation could be the cause, rather than the nervous system. Migraines and Your Circulation Russian scientists found that...
L-arginine is a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid that helps to increase nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps to reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, which increases blood flow. However, in order to get the best results, you need to know the correct...
In a world of smartphones, tablets, and watches, tracking your movements, physical activity, and health is easier than ever. There’s a smattering of helpful apps to keep your heart healthy. Who knew that your personal health assistant would fit inside your pocket? 5...
High blood pressure affects about one-third of American adults. Of those affected, only about half of them have it under control. It can be dangerous, so educating yourself on what you should know about your blood pressure could save your life. What You Should Know...
L-arginine is an amino acid that helps to create nitric oxide in the body. Supplements can aid greatly with heart health, muscle growth, endurance, and more. Let’s take a look at who should take l-arginine and the benefits of it. Who Should Take L-arginine? Those With...
According to a 2007-2008 study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, about 91% of kids have poor diets. This leads to more kids struggling with heart health. It’s an issue that needs to be fixed beginning in the home. Kids Struggling with...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, about 1 in 3 people die from Alzheimer’s or a different type of dementia. Understanding different types of dementia and the effects of it can...
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, among both men and women. Heart disease causes one in four deaths. It also affects certain races, genders, and age groups differently. Mayo Clinic, however, has created a new blood test to predict heart...
General diet knowledge is that if we eat our fruits and vegetables with a well-rounded amount of grains and meat. However, recent findings show that the relation between plant-based diets and heart disease is more significant than we previously thought. Plant-Based...
Americans eat over 1,000 more mg a day than what the American Heart Association recommends. High sodium consumption can lead to heart attack, heart disease, and high blood pressure. There are plenty of surprising foods with high amounts of salt in them that can lead...
