Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of mortality worldwide.1 In recent years, the mortality associated with cardiovascular disease has decreased in developed countries, however, it is rising in developing countries where the use of preventative medication is lower.2 Cardiovascular disease refers to a range of diseases involving the heart and blood vessels. For example, coronary…
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a risk factor for developing heart disease.1 High blood pressure narrows, tightens and blocks blood vessels. This makes it difficult for blood to flow through and puts extra strain on the heart to pump, which can cause heart failure over time. By correlation, hypertension it is one of the biggest…
By now, everyone is aware of how CBD is the latest and greatest wonder drug, the compound that could cure a thousand conditions. CBD, derived from non-psychoactive cannabis, does not make users high but does seem to provide a wealth of health benefits, like alleviating pain, reducing inflammation and regenerating neurological tissue. As a result,…