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Many things are known to cause high blood pressure. In some cases, it is probably caused by a combination of factors. Drugs treat a specific pathway. Over time, drug dosage or the type of drug is changed because it may … Continue reading
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How much salt is too much? Salt can affect health by raising blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to heart failure and heart attack. Stroke, osteoporosis, fluid retention, kidney problems, and more are also connected with salt levels. Salt, … Continue reading
My wife invited me to watch a CBS 60 Minutes program she wandered into that was done in 2014 (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/living-into-your-90-60-minutes-2021-05-29/) that dealt with aging. I have written two books on longevity, and she felt it would be interesting to see … Continue reading
Seven years ago, Lesley Stahl hosted a CBS 60 Minutes broadcast about what factors determine which of us will live past ninety years of age. A questionnaire was completed by 14,000 people in 1981 that was highly detailed about their … Continue reading
A lesion may develop in the brain when blood does not flow freely. Some diseases, like multiple sclerosis (MS), cause brain lesions. Scientists designed a diet that benefits people with MS. Multiple Sclerosis https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350269. MS is an autoimmune disease that … Continue reading
Cancer permeates our lives. It seems if we live long enough, we will probably get some form of cancer. Researchers have been investigating dietary interventions to fight cancer – nutrients that restrict cancer cells from having a long and prosperous … Continue reading
Over one hundred million Americans have high blood pressure (hypertension) that is their systolic blood pressure is above 130 mm Hg, or their diastolic blood pressure is over 80 mm Hg – https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension Just a few years ago, high blood … Continue reading
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs in one out of four adults in the United States. I had this health problem off and on when I was flying in the military. My high blood pressure was caused by weight gain or … Continue reading
Too much sugar can be harmful to your health and quality of life. We know that excessive sugar can lead to diabetes and weight gain. What else can happen when the brakes are not applied to sugary eating frenzies? I … Continue reading
Magnesium is required for over 300 functions in the body. Four out of five people over the age of 71 are deficient. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases significantly as magnesium levels fall. Magnesium Deficiency https://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/study-half-of-all-americans-are-magnesium-deficient We are in a … Continue reading