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09/06/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Evidence suggests that diet may influence your risk of hearing loss

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that long term dietary decisions do influence hearing loss. It turns out that hearing loss isn’t something that automatically comes with age. Hearing loss is more prevalent for people who consume fewer nutrients over time. Without the proper nutrients, the cells that make up the auditory senses cannot […]

07/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Eating avocados keeps your heart healthy and strong

If you’re worried that the avocado in your guacamole will give you a heart attack, you’ll be happy to know it won’t. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Studies indicate that the avocado could be one of the best mainstays in a diet that promotes a healthy heart and a flat tummy. Avocado’s high fat […]

07/22/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

What’s up, doc? Carrots are one of the best foods to eat if you have heart problems

Say what you will about Bugs Bunny, but he was definitely right about liking carrots. While this common vegetable is known for improving eyesight, its considerable nutritional content lets it do so much more, including helping care for your heart. The health benefits of the carrot are as varied as its colorful varieties. You probably […]

04/20/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Fruits and vegetables found to lower blood pressure, says new study

Touted as a “silent killer” by the American Heart Association, some 85 million Americans – or one out of every three adults – suffer from high blood pressure. Since there are usually no obvious symptoms, nearly 20 percent of these people don’t even know they have blood pressure issues. If left untreated, high blood pressure (also […]

04/13/2017 / By Russel Davis

Who needs meds? Simple potassium may lower blood pressure more safely than prescription drugs

Eating foods high in potassium — such as fruits, vegetables, grains and roots — may help lower blood pressure levels, a recent analysis revealed. According to the review, higher dietary potassium intake was associated with significant reductions in blood pressure regardless of sodium intake. Data also show that high potassium consumption curbs blood pressure by […]

01/28/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Stay healthy by eating these potassium-rich foods

Do you get enough potassium in your diet? The overwhelming majority of American citizens fail to get enough of this valuable nutrient on a daily basis. In fact, some estimates indicate that 98 percent of people in the United States aren’t getting enough potassium from the food they eat, thanks to the infamous average American […]

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