With people looking to lower blood pressure through diet and without medications, the question, “does alcohol affect blood pressure” begs to be answered. In an effort to do just that, a group of medical professionals in 2001 conducted an in depth study of alcohol and hypertension.

What are Antioxidants? Can Antioxidants Lower Blood Pressure?
You may not realize it, but you have probably seen the battle between free radicals and antioxidants firsthand. Have you ever noticed that when you slice open an apple and leave it exposed to the air the uncovered fruit turns brown, but that if you pour a little lemon juice over the fruit it will stay nice and white? When the fruit has its protective skin removed, a reaction called oxidation occurs triggered by the fruit cells being exposed to the air which …

Although high blood pressure may seem like nothing important especially since it has no symptoms, it can lead to a plethora of health problems- many of which are fatal.

Have you ever wondered why your blood pressure fluctuates? Here is a list of common activities and their impact on your blood pressure.

Is 120/80 really the right blood pressure goal? A recent Cochrane Review investigated whether lowering blood pressure below 140/90mmHg was beneficial in prolonging survival or reducing stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure.