New connections between women’s cardiovascular disease risk and intimate partner violence

The worldwide gendered epidemic of intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately affects women. Two out of three victims of intimate partner violence are women, and 25–50% of women worldwide report experiencing abuse in a personal relationship. Intimate relationship violence affects both men and women, but it Continue Reading

Top 9 Foods to Reduce Blood Pressure

An increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease is associated with high blood pressure. As if that wasn’t concerning enough, the majority of Americans suffer from excessive blood pressure at the moment. Thankfully, changes in nutrition and lifestyle can lower blood pressure and Continue Reading