by Steve Brailsford | Oct 10, 2019 | Blood pressure, High Blood Pressure, L-Arginine
So, your DOT physical is coming up and you need to make sure your blood pressure will pass the test. The DOT has rigorous requirements for blood pressure, and you can’t afford to not get the certification you need. Let’s dive into the DOT exam, blood pressure, and...
by Steve Brailsford | Sep 26, 2019 | High Blood Pressure
Being able to measure blood pressure with a selfie video sounds like science fiction—but research done in China and Canada shows that it is possible. Researchers find a way to measure blood pressure with a selfie. The Study: Researchers find a way to measure blood...
by Steve Brailsford | Jun 6, 2019 | Health, High Blood Pressure
Are you worried about memory decline? There may be something you can do to help prevent it: lower your blood pressure. Intense Blood Pressure Treatment to Prevent Memory Decline In recent years, research has focused on the link between blood pressure and cognitive...
by Steve Brailsford | May 29, 2019 | Cardio, Fitness, Health, High Blood Pressure
For many years, has been used for headaches and minor pains. However, some people also use it to prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Aspirin for Heart Health, Should you take it? According to new studies, however, the effectiveness of...
by Steve Brailsford | May 22, 2019 | Cardio, Health, High Blood Pressure
Can a blood test predict cardiovascular disease? Let’s find out. Dr. Christie Ballantyne believes that “if the first time you find out that you’re at risk for heart failure is when you actually start getting short of breath and you end up in the...
by Steve Brailsford | May 13, 2019 | Cholesterol, Health, High Blood Pressure
According to a new study, statins prescribed for cholesterol are not working half the time. 50% of people prescribed statins don’t reach their cholesterol goals within two years. Statins are drugs that help lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. By...