M. Wood - Articles

Noise Tied to Rise in Blood Pressure

Living near an airport or busy street may not just be unpleasant, but unhealthy as well. Hypertension and a rise in blood pressure may be tied to noise, according to studies published in the European Heart Journal as well as the Environmental Health Perspectives journal. Read

By: M. Wood | 17/09/2008 | Diseases & Conditions

Cocoa May Lower Blood Pressure

A new home remedy for lowering blood pressure may be to eat cocoa daily! Harvard professor Norman Hollenberg has found evidence that cocoa rich in flavanols, antioxidant compounds found in cocoa beans, improves blood flow which may help people fighting a range of diseases, including hypertension. Read

By: M. Wood | 16/09/2008 | Alternative Medicine