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Anabolic steroids can have severe adverse side effects during use, including depression and heart failure; furthermore, two studies conducted after individuals had previously used anabolic steroids have documented its harmful effect on individuals years after quitting use. Anabolic steroids, artificial hormones that mimic testosterone’s naturally-occurring sex hormone properties, are used for improving athletic performance and …

Research suggests that eating a diet which provides protein from multiple sources could lower your risk of hypertension.1 Nearly 50 % of the population has high blood pressure, one of the primary contributors to cardiovascular disease. Left untreated, hypertension damages circulation systems and leads to stroke, heart attack and other health complications. Nutrition may provide …

Keto Diet (or keto diet), in which people consume very few carbohydrates and higher fat intake, has become popular recently. Unfortunately, studies have demonstrated that following such a regimen could result in increased levels of bad cholesterol as well as doubled risk of cardiovascular events like blocked arteries requiring stenting, angina attacks, strokes and heart …

Researchers have recently demonstrated that drinking 500ml of beetroot juice daily is effective at lowering high blood pressure. Their research indicates that it’s the dietary nitrate found in beetroot juice as well as green, leafy veggies which is the cause behind its effect, rather than any antioxidant properties of vegetables themselves. Researchers observed a reduction …

Research indicates that individuals experiencing insomnia symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, falling asleep quickly and waking too early could have an increased risk of stroke. This study also showed that risk for individuals under 50 was considerably greater. Although this does not prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship between symptoms of insomnia and stroke, only that there …