Beetroot juice prevents blood pressure from increasing with a high salt diet in rats. Learn about why beets may also do so in humans. This post was originally featured on "I Spy Physiology" on March 15th, 2023. (3 min read)
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Earlier this month we moved our clocks forward an hour for daylight savings. Every year after “spring forward” there are more heart attacks and car accidents. Could this be attributed to losing an hour of sleep? (4 min read)
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Thinking about adding “cardio” to your weekly routine in 2018? How exactly does it benefit the heart and blood vessels? Also, a quick word on exercise prescription. (3 min read)
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