by Steve Brailsford | Dec 9, 2022 | Brain Health, Diet, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
Potassium can provide you with a variety of health benefits. Learn about the benefits of adding more potassium to your diet. Potassium regulates your heartbeat and the proper function of your muscles and nerves and is essential for protein synthesis and more....
by Steve Brailsford | Dec 8, 2022 | Diet, Heart Health, Stress Management
According to a recent study, eating salty, processed foods may be doubling your stress levels. Find out how salt increases stress. There is increasing evidence showing that consuming too much salt can have negative effects on your health. One recent study from the...
by Steve Brailsford | Dec 7, 2022 | Diet, High Blood Pressure
If you want to take care of your blood pressure, you need to limit your sodium intake. Learn how to reduce your sodium intake with these simple tips. While the recommended daily goal of sodium is 2,300 milligrams (mg), the average adult in the U.S. consumes about...
by Steve Brailsford | Dec 1, 2022 | Diet, Fitness, Heart Disease, Heart Health
Knowing what state your heart is in is important, but how do you go about assessing your risk for heart disease? Find out how to know your risk. There are various risk factors that increase your risk for heart disease, including three key ones: high blood pressure,...
by Steve Brailsford | Nov 30, 2022 | Diet, Heart Health
Flavonoids are plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and other foods – so can flavonoid-rich foods improve heart health? Find out. According to a recent study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, a diet high in flavonoids may...
by Steve Brailsford | Oct 25, 2022 | Diet, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
Need to cut down on your salt intake? The following are five healthy salt substitutes you can use to give your food some natural flavors. While salt is one of the most common spices available, excess use can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension) and other issues....
