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The DASH diet encourages high-potassium foods like bananas. Image Credit: Janna Danilova/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What It Is How It Works Benefits Risks What to Eat Meal Plan If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may have advised you to cut back on sodium and start the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Advertisement High blood pressure — readings higher than 130/80 — is referred to as the silent killer, often responsible for strokes and heart attacks....

A man rests his hands on his knees following an intense workout. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Following a vigorous exercise workout, you may notice symptoms other than sore muscles. If your heartbeat feels abnormal, this could be a sign of a serious problem. Hearing your heart pump in your ears may be normal for you, but you should consult a physician to rule out any serious causes. Advertisement Hypertension Untreated hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be potentially life threatening....

By not eating after 7 pm it helps train your body to be more efficient at burning fat. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages Not eating after 7 p.m. in and of itself may not help you lose weight. But regular eating beyond the traditional dinner hour may mess with your circadian rhythms, which may affect your weight. Advertisement Tip Eating earlier in the day may not make you thinner by itself, but it may help your body burn more energy earlier in the day when you're more active....