Cardiovascular disease is the #1 health problem in the United States today. One million Americans die of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disorders every year in the U.S.—that means 2 out of every 5 deaths in the United States or one life every 33 seconds. During this Lower Your Blood Pressure Awareness Month, The Heart Health Foundation has a few ways you may not have thought of to lower your risks. Dr. John Martin, President of the HHF, says these six tricks can get you on the road to the right blood pressure:
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1. Eat Dark Chocolate Daily
In one study, 18% of people who eat 1/2 ounce of dark chocolate daily saw a reduction in blood pressure flavanols which make blood vessels more elastic. But here’s the twist. This chocolatey treat must contain at least 70% cocoa. That means no milk chocolate, sistah girl. Keep it dark.
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