NatureCity Blog

August 4, 2020 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Plant-Based Diets Containing Small Amounts of Meat and Dairy Still Found To Improve Blood Pressure
A new study suggests that consuming a diet that is mostly plant-based but also contains small amounts of meat and dairy may also help improve blood pressure.

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July 30, 2020 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Meditation Found To Decrease Risk of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
A new study has found that mediation may help lower the risk of cardiovascular risk factors including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease.
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July 22, 2020 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Avocado Pulp May Help Cardiovascular Recovery Following Exercise
A new study has found that supplementation with avocado pulp may help improve cardiovascular recovery after exercise.
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July 14, 2020 Emma McGowan

Study Finds Menopause May Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
According to a new study, menopause may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
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July 13, 2020 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Beetroot Juice May Improve Muscle Endurance Performance
A new study has found that beetroot juice supplementation may help improve muscle endurance performance during resistance training.

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July 3, 2020 Emma McGowan

Study Finds Not Smoking and Being Socially Engaged May Increase Lifespan
Researchers from the University of Otago have released a report that suggests that not smoking and being socially engaged may help people live longer free of common chronic diseases.
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June 30, 2020 Emma McGowan

Consuming Lean Beef Not Associated With Increase In Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Now a new study has found that substituting lean, unprocessed beef for carbohydrates may not increase cardiometabolic risk factors.
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June 23, 2020 Emma McGowan

Reducing Sodium May Help Improve Blood Pressure and Increase Short-Chain Fatty Acids
A recent study suggests that reducing salt intake may help increase levels of circulating SCFA's in the blood and improve blood pressure levels in people with untreated hypertension.
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June 10, 2020 Emma McGowan

Blood Pressure Response During Exercise May Indicate Future Risk of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study suggests that higher blood pressure during exercise and delayed blood pressure recovery following exercise may indicate a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease later in life.
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