Q: After getting a pacemaker, my 90-year-old mother was diagnosed with A-fib. She resisted taking a blood thinner for stroke risk but finally agreed. Not 90 minutes after the first pill, she had ...

Eating chili peppers regularly may affect blood pressure through capsaicin’s impact on blood vessels, sodium balance, and inflammation. Here’s what to know.

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce inflammation, but make sure you do not take more than 5 grams daily. Curcumin in turmeric helps relieve inflammation and is safe up to 8,000 milligrams daily.