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Can oxygen restore hearing?
Oxygen therapy may help to restore hearing after sudden deafness. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy seemed to show a benefit for those who experience sudden hearing loss.
A hearty reason to kick the booze
Is reducing your alcohol intake associated with a reduction in blood pressure? The research is in.
Eating blueberries to lower blood pressure
Blue is the new black when it comes to studying the health benefits of fruits like blueberries.
Could yoga be prescribed as a treatment for hypertension?
That’s what researchers sought to find out in a recent systematic review and found certain types of yoga can reduce blood pressure significantly.
Redefining high blood pressure – will that help?
The US recently changed its definition of high blood pressure, but a study shows that lowering the threshold for hypertension if you are not already at high risk, doesn’t reduce heart attacks or strokes.
Is fluctuating blood pressure bad for your heart?
Researchers analysed the existing literature that measured the association between blood pressure variability and cardiovascular outcomes, this is what they found.
Dark chocolate exercise benefits uncovered
New research has provided insights into how the active compounds in dark chocolate can regulate the mitochondrial powerhouse factories in muscle needed for endurance exercise.
Video: Omega-3 supplements don’t prevent heart disease
Many people take omega-3 fatty acid supplements for their supposed health benefits, but this study says they don’t help your heart.
Keeping a stable weight can cut diabetes risk
New research finds that maintaining a stable weight as a person ages can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
