Adding blueberries to one’s diet can help decrease certain cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a study recently published by a group of Oklahoma researchers.

Research shows that boosting levels of potassium in the diet may lower a person's risk of developing high blood pressure and may decrease blood pressure in people who already have hypertension.

DENVER, July 5 (UPI) -- People who eat a diet high in fructose may be at increased risk of high blood pressure, U.S. researchers said. Hypertension - High-fructose corn syrup - Health - United States - Fructose