Lower may not necessarily be better when it comes to target blood pressure readings in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according a study sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
The study, conducted by the ACCORD study group, involved over 4,700 participants aged 40 to 79 with type 2 diabetes who either had or were at high risk for cardiovascular disease. The participants were tracked for an average of 4.7 years with the goal of discovering if achieving systolic blood pressure of 120mmHg or less could reduce cardiovascular events.
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A thought provoking new study found a possible tie between the bacteria that lives in your stomach and obesity, diabetes and inflammation.
Hundreds of different types of bacteria live within our intestinal system to aid in the digestion process. To help regulate the movement and population of these bacteria, certain cells in our intestines are lined with special proteins called “toll-like receptors” (TLR5). Researchers noticed that mice who lacked the TLR5 protein weighed 15% more than normal mice. They were able to determine that in the absence of the TLR5 …

Simple changes in your diet can be an easy and cost effective way to lower blood pressure and keep your heart healthy. Salmon, and other fatty fish high in Omega 3 fatty acids, as a regular part of your diet may be a great way help you achieve a healthy cardiovascular system.
According to the American Heart Association, ideally you would eat at least two 3.5oz cooked (3/4 cup flaked) of a fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna, at least two time per week. …