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Lucy Farrell

High blood pressure can be lowered by eating handful of one fruit a day, says study

Eating just a handful of blueberries a day has been found to lower blood pressure, boost memory and improve focus, according to a new study.

The purple superfood is bursting with antioxidants, including one called anthocyanin, which produces many of its health benefits and vibrant colour.

While they are known to be healthy, new research - led by scientists from King’s and the University of Reading - is the "first of its kind" to link them to lower blood pressure and improved heart disease risks in healthy, older people.

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