Blood pressure

Juice from this vegetable lowers blood pressure within two weeks

A new study found that regular consumption of beetroot juice managed to affect blood pressure in older adults, likely through a change in the composition of oral bacteria.

Beetroot juice
Sunflower seeds

The nuts and seeds Israelis love can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart attacks

Garlic

11 health benefits of eating garlic

Experts claim that today it is increasingly clear that blood pressure affects women differently

The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30


Massive study reveals: This food lowers blood pressure just like medication

A study involving 5,200 participants reveals that foods rich in certain plant compounds lower blood pressure by 7 points and reduce the risk of heart attacks.

Eating and enjoying reduced blood pressure

Scientists discover: The secret health benefits of turmeric

A comprehensive review of 25 studies reveals new benefits of turmeric for menstrual pain, blood pressure, and memory—while also warning of possible side effects.

 Turmeric

Within two hours: The legume that can lower blood pressure like medication

Legumes are among the healthiest foods out there, but it turns out there's one particular legume that works wonders for your blood pressure.

 Blood pressure monitor

For tense times: We tested Garmin’s new smart blood pressure monitor

Garmin launches a smart blood pressure monitor that integrates with its app, but the compact design comes at the cost of ease of use, and the slightly high price is somewhat off-putting.

 Garmin's blood pressure monitor

Without medication: This vegetable lowers blood pressure within hours

We all know it’s healthy, but we may not realize how healthy it really is. Here’s a great reason to add spinach to your daily menu.

 Spinach

New study finds flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure

Researchers observed blood pressure reductions comparable to some medications, especially in people with hypertension.

 New study finds flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure. Illustration.

Adding five extra minutes of exercise daily can lower blood pressure, study finds

Even everyday activities like climbing stairs or cycling can benefit healthy blood pressure, researchers say.

 Exercise.

Yair Netanyahu's sauna use: Are saunas good for health?

The prime minister's son in Miami enjoys time in the sauna with security guards. Are there health benefits to using a sauna? Dr. Itay Gal provides insights.

Yair Netanyahu

Development for diabetes: Cow in Brazil produces human insulin in milk

A brown cow from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production.

Milk poured in a glass (illustrative)

Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure

Cutting sodium intake can cut blood pressure – which, when high, is the world’s leading cause of chronic disease and death.