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Some supplements like chromium, cinnamon, and omega-3s may help with blood sugar control or reduce diabetes-related risks. However, research is mixed, and some supplements can cause serious side effects, so always check with your healthcare provider before using them. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid is a fatty acid that acts as an antioxidant and has been …

Exercise is medicine. Most of us have heard that advice more times than we can count. But what if the best way to treat high blood pressure doesn’t involve running miles or lifting heavy weights? What if the most effective exercise is one where you barely move at all? A major new analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine …

Vitamin D is important for many parts of your health, including your bones, immune system, and muscles. Some studies show that taking vitamin D supplements daily may help lower blood pressure, too. What Does the Research Say? The research on how vitamin D supplements impact blood pressure is mixed. Some research has found that people with low levels of vitamin …

San Antonio Spurs superstar big man Victor Wembanyama has been fully cleared to resume basketball activities after deep vein thrombosis cut his 2024-25 season short. “I’m officially cleared to return,” he announced Monday (h/t Maxime Aubin of L’Équipe). “It just happened—I got the green light from the Spurs’ medical staff just a few hours ago (last Friday). Phew, I’ll finally …

Michael C. WrightJul 14, 2025, 03:21 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama announced he has recovered from the deep vein right thrombosis in his right shoulder that limited him to just 46 games last season, telling French newspaper L’Équipe, “I’m officially cleared …

Mango, often dubbed the “king of fruits,” is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit enjoyed around the world. But for people with diabetes, who must watch their carbohydrate and sugar intake closely, the natural sugar content in mango raises important questions: Is it safe to eat? Can it be part of a balanced diet? And what does the research say? Can …

Studies suggest that drinking pomegranate juice may help lower your systolic and diastolic blood pressure, although findings are mixed. The effect may be due to antioxidants in pomegranate that block angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), the same enzyme targeted by high blood pressure medications like Vasotec (enalapril) and Lotensin (benazepril). Jump to Key Takeaways. How Effective Is It in Lowering Blood Pressure? …

Blake Marnell was standing in the front row, about 10 yards from Donald Trump, when the shots rang out. He watched the Secret Service pile on the former US president. “I was able to see him standing and I could see the blood on his ear,” Marnell recalls. “When he put his fist up, I remember yelling, ‘Yes! Yes! Yes!’” …

You don’t need a gym. You don’t need an app. You don’t even need to change clothes. All it takes to join the hottest fitness trend sweeping across the globe is a pair of sneakers, a basic stopwatch, and 30 minutes of your day. Welcome to Japanese Walking—a smart, simple, and surprisingly effective interval walking method that’s all about short …

Lindsay Herriott, 40, had an easy pregnancy, giving birth in September 2022 to her baby, Davis, who weighed a considerable 10lbs. The labor and delivery went smoothly and she was discharged quickly. But within about a day of returning home, she noticed that when she lay down, her heart began to race. Her chest felt like there was a heavy …