Watermelon lowers blood pressure

No matter how you slice it, watermelon has a lot going for it –– sweet, low calorie, high fibre, nutrient rich –– and now, there's more. Evidence from a pilot study led by food scientists at The Florida State University suggests that watermelon can be an effective natural weapon against prehypertension, a precursor to cardiovascular disease. It is the first investigation of its kind in humans. FSU Assistant Professor Arturo Figueroa and Professor...

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Easy tips for a healthy heart

A strong heart is a result of healthy lifestyle choices. Be active and stress-free. Today's fast-paced life and workplace pressures escalate stress levels, taking a toll on one's heart. We must realise that the healing power of the body decreases when under stress, leading to many complications like hypertension and poor immunity. Today, even youngsters are prone to heart ailments. So, it's very important to stay healthy and manage your stress...

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Veggies lessen breast cancer risk

Scientists have found that women with high vegetable intake are less likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer than women with low vegetable intake. Investigators of the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) studied 59,000 African American women from across the US conducted by investigators at the Slone Epidemiology Center since 1995. The investigators followed 51,928 participants for 12 years, during which time 1,268...

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Rise and shine for breakfast time

Do you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? A good breakfast provides all the nutrients that people need to start their day with! One of the biggest mistakes we make in today's fast paced lifestyle is skipping breakfast. There are plenty of reasons why individuals do this, either they are lazy to prepare something, or they think that saving the calories from breakfast will help them lose weight or simply just do not like...

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