The effect of hydrostatic pressure on the dielectric characteristics of polyethylene/aluminum oxide nanocomposites is reported in the present work. Nanocomposite specimens with a thickness of 0.2 mm ...

By creating artificial aging in mice, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have been able to track the formation of ...

UCLA researchers have successfully grown miniature lungs from stem cells—complete with their own functioning blood vessel ...

Diastolic blood pressure measures the pressure in your blood vessels between heartbeats. It should not change significantly during exercise. If it does, consult your doctor.

Poor sub-soil drainage is not just a nuisance – it is a serious structural hazard. In water-rich regions like Durban, where ...

Hypertension happens when your blood pushes too hard against your blood vessels, making the heart work harder and increasing the risk of heart problems, strokes, and other complications. It ...

Pore water pressure is the main driving force for soil collapse in nature. River dikes, earth dams, and the foundation of structures built in water are eroded by internal infiltration into the soil ...

Dark Chocolate In moderation, dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa) can help lower blood pressure. It is rich in flavonoids that enhance nitric oxide production in the body, relaxing blood vessels.

A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency when a person's blood pressure is extremely high (80/120 milligrams of mercury (mm Hg) or higher). 4 If your home blood pressure reading is 180/120 mm Hg ...

“We know that a diet high in potassium can improve blood pressure, not only grapefruit specifically, and you should aim for greater than 4,000 milligrams of potassium per day,” said Julia Zumpano, RD, ...