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  2. The 9 Best Foods for Lowering Blood Pressure ... - AOL

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    Potassium can help the blood vessels dilate and relax, which then can lower blood pressure,” explains Stacy Roberts-Davis, RD, a registered dietitian and the president of Flavorful Nutrition.

  3. The Best Foods to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure - AOL

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    The superfood is a good source of potassium, fiber, and the antioxidant lutein — all things that can relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Spinach is also magnesium-rich, which has been ...

  4. Eat These Expert-Recommended Foods to Lower Your Blood ...

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    A 2012 study in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition suggests that the high antioxidant levels in pomegranate juice can help lower blood pressure. Try it: Add the juicy seeds to your favorite dishes ...

  5. Vasodilation - Wikipedia

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    Vasodilation plays a major role in immune system function. Wider blood vessels allow more blood containing immune cells and proteins to reach the infection site. Vasodilation occurs as part of the process of inflammation, which is caused by several factors including presence of a pathogen, injury to tissues or blood vessels, and immune ...

  6. Xerocole - Wikipedia

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    The fennec fox's large ears help keep it cool: when the blood vessels dilate, blood from the body cycles in and dissipates over the expanded surface area. [1]A xerocole (from Greek xēros / ˈ z ɪ r oʊ s / 'dry' and Latin col(ere) 'to inhabit'), [2] [3] [4] is a general term referring to any animal that is adapted to live in a desert.

  7. 21 foods that lower blood pressure — and which foods to avoid

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    High blood pressure is caused by the force of blood flow in the arteries being too high. The DASH diet includes heart-healthy foods that lower blood pressure. 21 foods that lower blood pressure ...

  8. Human thermoregulation - Wikipedia

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    When environmental temperature is above core body temperature, sweating is the only physiological way for humans to lose heat. [10] Arteriolar vasodilation occurs. The smooth muscle walls of the arterioles relax allowing increased blood flow through the artery. This redirects blood into the superficial capillaries in the skin increasing heat ...

  9. The Surprising Foods That Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol ...

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    Adding these foods to your diet can help lower cholesterol, reduce plaque buildup in your arteries and lower your risk of developing heart disease.