High blood pressure: A potential role for zinc

Calcium and potassium are involved in the regulation of blood pressure, but one new study suggests that zinc may also have a part to play. The researchers made this discovery accidentally while they were investigating zinc’s role in rat brain function. If additional research validates the study’s conclusion, the findings could eventually lead to new […]

Is stretching better than walking for reducing blood pressure?

Regular stretching exercises may be more effective than brisk walks for combating hypertension, according to a new study. The researchers found that 30 minutes of stretching on 5 days of the week led to greater improvements in blood pressure than a 30-minute walk on 5 days of the week. They also stress that people should […]