The humble egg has been on ‘death row’ for years – with claims that it clogs arteries and raises cholesterol levels. And who can forget Edwina Currie’s infamous salmonella comments. But new research from the Jilin University in China has comprehensively debunked the claims that eggs are bad for the heart and the circulatory system. Their research… [Read More]

According to research published in the April issue of Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, blood pressure may be affected both by environmental factors such as ambient personal temperature and the number of daylight hours. The study found that for every increase of 1C (1.8F) in “personal-level environmental temperature” (temperature measured close to the… [Read More]

High blood pressure is a major problem which affects approximately one in three people worldwide and is responsible for around a quarter of all deaths recorded. For most people, a diagnosis of high blood pressure means a lifetime of medication, constant uncertainty and worry about their future. But once your GP has your blood pressure is… [Read More]

Drinking beetroot juice may help reduce high blood pressure, according to a new study. Researchers found that a glass of beetroot juice lowered systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) by around 5mmHg in a small group of healthy men. “It’s promising that we can see an effect from a single… [Read More]

Hypnotension celebrates its one year anniversary on November 19th, 2012 and millions around the world with Hypertension can benefit because co-founders Paul Howard and Rob Woodgate and their team decided to develop the Hypnotension Programme. According to Paul Howard, the whole team have been overwhelmed by the phenomenal feedback they have received from those who are… [Read More]