Consuming alcohol or wine in moderation does provide health benefits to some folks. But studies show they can cause high blood pressure in others. Alcohol-sensitive people should avoid these beverages altogether because alcohol-related blood pressure problems dont respond to medication. The bottom line is: alcohol and high blood pressure dont mix!
What a shocker! Its a rare event for pharmaceutical giants to admit their drugs dont work. But thats just what two drug maker giants recently admitted about their popular cholesterol-lowering drug. Find out why their faces are redand why some researchers say this drug may be linked to another health dangerin todays Monday Edition of
Vitamin C is important in the formation of collagena nutrient essential for the health of blood vessels, connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and bones. But new research has found that vitamin C can also help regulate blood pressure. A 10-year study involving 242 women between the ages of 18 and 21 was conducted by the National
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, As you mount a new calendar on your wall or desk, remember thisevery day brings new opportunities to improve your health!And Ill be right here to give you more fantastic health tips to help you meet your goals!In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll find out why some doctors say
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Another year is coming to a close. If you didnt meet all of your fitness goals, dont worry. Its never too late to start improving your healtheven if youre past the bloom of youth! In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill share more interesting news to help protect your health.
Some inflammation in your body is goodto help protect you from dangerous organisms. But when your joints are stiff and you ache from head to toeit could be a sign that youve joined the ranks of the 20 million Americans suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. A new study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis shows a key
Patients being treated in intensive care units (ICU) in hospitals may see benefits from taking fish oils intravenously, according to a new study. Findings published in Critical Care, suggest that there are multiple health benefits from receiving intravenous treatments of fish oil. In addition to its calming symptoms, the have also been shown to reduce
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Its no secret that heart attacks can be brutal killers. But many folks dont know that plaquethe rotting cholesterol sticking to your artery wallsis usually the culprit. Plaque narrows the arteries leading to your heart raises your blood pressure causes your heart muscle to strain and can ultimately cause heart death. But
Roz Roscoe A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood
Individuals who suffer from lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, may be at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease. According to findings that were published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, the increase of anti-apolipoprotein (anti-Apo A-I), anti-high-density lipoprotein (anti-HDL) and anti-C-reactive protein (anti-CRP) in lupus patients may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, which