As you probably know, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in this country. And according to the World Health Organization, smoking, lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, and other lifestyle factors [...]
Month: June 2014
More reasons to skip the statins altogether
Late last year, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) came up with a complex mathematical formula for determining a patient’s risk of suffering a heart [...]
Dangers of “Low-T” Treatments
I often write about big pharma’s penchant for inventing new diseases. “Low-T”–or low testosterone–is the latest imaginary disorder. And, of course, big pharma wants men to take a new, [...]
Slow and steady does win the race
Last week, I told you about the major health benefits of light physical activity. It clearly boosts longevity. In fact, men and women who start out as “couch potatoes,” but begin to get light, [...]
Good news! Healthy physical activity is right within your reach (and grasp)
Earlier this week, I told you many doctors like to practice “medicine by the numbers.” They want to know your cholesterol number, your BMI, and your salt intake. But very often, these numbers are [...]
These popular athletic shoes can cause foot injuries
I often warn against excessive exercise, like high endurance running. It can eventually lead to irregular heartbeats, degenerative osteoarthritis, and a lifetime of orthopedic problems. Of [...]
Stay away from hen-peckers and you’ll live longer
Stress is the No. 1 silent killer lurking behind today’s chronic diseases–high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and even cancers. But stress is highly subjective. And [...]
Congress hands the FDA a pitchfork
Back in 2011, Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law. Congress claimed the new law would overhaul the country’s food safety system. And, subsequently, prevent outbreaks [...]