Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) occurs when cholesterol plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries, causing narrowing and hardening of the arteries. This results in blood flow obstruction, and eventually may lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular...
Liver disease is one of the leading causes of death in America. A recent study suggests that drinking coffee or tea might help protect against liver fibrosis. Participants in the study included 2,424 people who took part in the Rotterdam...
Low bone mineral density can lead to breaks, which are especially dangerous as we get older. A recent study suggests that drinking tea may help increase bone mineral density. For their analysis, researchers examined data from 16 studies that included...
High blood pressure and arterial stiffening can contribute to cardiovascular issues. A recent study suggests that drinking flavonoid-rich black tea may help lower blood pressure and reduce arterial stiffening in people with high blood pressure. Participants in the study included...
Studies examining the association between blood pressure and tea have come back with inconsistent results. A recent study sought to address that issue and found that green tea may help control blood pressure in non-smokers. Participants in the study included...
Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A recent study suggests that regularly consuming flavanols and flavanone bioactive compounds that are usually found in tea, citrus, fruit, and fruit juices may lower the...
Tea is the second most popular drink in the world, second only to water and it could hold the key to lowering levels of “bad” cholesterol. A recent analysis suggests that black tea may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels without...
Researchers from Unilever Research and Development in the Netherlands recently examined a body of work focusing on the health benefits of tea and found that it may improve mental focus. The researchers evaluated data from a number of studies and...
