Doctors prescribe steroids for any number of health conditions—from asthma and multiple sclerosis to ear infections and plantar fasciitis. They’re supposed to work by reducing inflammation. But [...]
Doctors prescribe steroids for any number of health conditions—from asthma and multiple sclerosis to ear infections and plantar fasciitis. They’re supposed to work by reducing inflammation. But [...]
After the general election last fall, another round of states further loosened their marijuana laws. Yet, at the same time, we received even more disturbing news about the serious medical [...]
At Christmastime, I always enjoy listening to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. It’s a beautiful piece of music that’s easy to keep in the background during the busy holidays. We also have a [...]
I often talk about the benefits of following a traditional, Mediterranean-type diet. It’s considered the healthiest diet on the planet by experts far and wide. In fact, people who follow it [...]
A massive, $100 million study recently looked at outcomes for men and women with blocked arteries who received two common, but highly invasive, surgical procedures. It turns out, they fare no [...]
Each year in the United States, more than 500,000 people experience cardiac arrest. But only 15 percent of its victims survive. In fact, cardiac arrests claim more lives each year than colon [...]
Scientists have known for a long time that heart attacks increase in frequency during the dark, cold winter months—and decrease during the bright, warm summer months. What’s more, places that are [...]
I’d like to round out this week with yet another way to support your cardiovascular health and manage your blood pressure without taking drugs. We’ve already looked at food and nutrients [...]
All this week, I’ve been reporting about ways to support your cardiovascular health without taking drugs. And today, I will specifically discuss four science-backed nutrients that have been shown [...]
High blood pressure is the No. 1 reason people visit the doctor. It generates more than $20 billion in annual income for the mainstream-medical-industrial complex. And there’s no doubt that [...]