1 Proteins must fold into their proper three-dimensional form to function correctly. 2  Misfolded proteins are normally recycled. 3  In neurodegenerative diseases, protein misfolding increases, and recycling decreases, leading to accumulation of potentially toxic proteins. 4  Toxic proteins spread from one neuron to another.
8 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure. Skim Milk. It truly does a body good! Drinking heart-healthy low-fat milk will provide you with calcium and vitamin D â the two nutrients work as a team to help reduce blood pressure by 3 to 10 percent. Although this doesnât sound like much, it could add up to about a 15 percent reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease.
DASH diet: An eating plan designed to lower the blood pressure. DASH is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH combination diet has been shown to decrease the blood pressure and so helps prevent and control high blood pressure. The DASH combination diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy foods, and low in saturated and total fat.