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Kidneys Boosted by Peas »

Common garden peas could be used to help people fight high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, researchers have discovered. Peas have long been recognized as a ’superfood’ because they are loaded with fibers and vitamins.
But now scientists have uncovered a protein in garden peas that reduced blood pressure in rats by 20%. “In people [...]

Preventive Health Care Helps Everyone »

Medical research has come a long way, and as a result, people live much longer than they used to. While no one can argue that expanding the average person’s lifespan is good, many folks are not enjoying the quality of life that we would hope as they get older. Many of the elderly have chronic [...]