Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Key points About half of US adults have high blood pressure and need to watch their sodium intake. Cottage cheese is a high-sodium food that also provides blood pressure-friendly nutrients. Include cottage cheese in smaller amounts as an ingredient in the recipe as well. If you’re one … Read more
For those who have high blood pressure, taking a prescription drug can literally save lives. While medications are never a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle, scientific studies have shown how powerful blood pressure lowering medications can be. For example, according to a 2024 scientific study published in Cureustaking a blood pressure-lowering drug significantly … Read more
It’s never too early to start prioritizing your heart health, but it’s especially important if you’re 50 or older. The average age of a heart attack is younger than you think: 56 for men and 65 for women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of Americans have at least one of … Read more
Advances have been made in the world of dementia research compared to even a few years ago. There is now a blood test that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s 90% of the time, and more is being understood about the factors (many of which are lifestyle habits) that can put you at greater risk for the … Read more