Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. Researchers studied whether beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrate, can improve how blood vessels function. The ...

A number of studies have shown that beets can lower blood pressure. How effective they are can vary with how they are ...

Drinking beet juice may be helpful for people trying to improve their heart health, according to one study. Researchers found that drinking the juice twice daily lowered blood pressure in older adults ...

This week's roundup of health tips includes some foods and drinks that have stronger benefits when consumed at a certain time.

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A booze-free mocktail that uses lemon juice to bring a bright sharpness to the earthy sweetness of beetroot and sumac Traditionally, shrubs are made with vinegar, but for this one we use lemon juice ...

Eating beets regularly increases your intake of natural nitrates, which can help manage blood pressure levels.

Whole foods are best, but juice can help provide nutrients that may improve cholesterol levels. Orange juice, prune, beet, tomato and tart cherry juices can all support heart health in individual ways ...