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Eat These Vegetables for Lower Blood Pressure

Three out of four Americans over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Often called the ‘silent killer,’ high blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Heart disease, sexual dysfunction, stroke, kidney failure and aneurysms can all be caused by… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on November 18, 2024

Cocoa, Green Tea May Counter Fatty Food Bingeing

Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking cocoa that’s high in healthy flavanols along with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fats… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on November 18, 2024

Dozens Sick, 1 Dead From Carrots Contaminated With E. Coli

An outbreak of E. coli has infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots, and one person died from the infection. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on November 17, 2024