This 800-year-old habit may help control blood pressure naturally

This 800-year-old habit may help control blood pressure naturally

Managing high blood pressure often requires long-term lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sometimes lifelong medication. But what if you could achieve similar results with a simple 10-minute daily routine? New research published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) suggests that an ancient Chinese mind-body practice called Baduan Shen … Read more

A man was intentionally bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes, and his blood is now being used in life-saving treatment.

A king cobra moves through its cage at the reptile house at the Bronx Zoo. Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty

What you need to know Man bitten by more than 200 snake species helps scientists develop new anti-venom drug Herpetologist and venom expert Tim Friede has voluntarily been bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes over 20 years. His efforts have allowed researchers to create anti-venom cocktails that can reduce the effects of certain snake bites. … Read more