I’ve been closely studying the effects of high blood pressure since my work in Southeast Asia in the 1970s. It’s clearly the No. 1 silent killer behind cardiovascular disease. Therefore, I’ve [...]
Category: Heart Health
Moderate drinking protects your heart, even if you have high blood pressure
I periodically point out the benefits of moderation in all things–and that includes the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. In fact, a major, new meta-analysis found that even men and [...]
Breaking news: Can slightly elevated blood pressure actually be good for your health?
This is the time of year when long summer days and vacations are only memories. Work and school schedules seem to stretch from dawn to dusk. And holiday planning is looming. For those still on [...]
Hidden culprit behind Type II diabetes
Government health experts wasted decades–and billions of dollars–trying to round up and “control” the “usual suspects” when it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD). They pointed [...]
The latest news: “Low-T” therapy equals high risk for heart attack and stroke
I’ve written before about the dangers of “Low-T” treatments. Now, other publications are really starting to get the word out to the men who need to know. The newest message? Testosterone therapy [...]
Forget about resveratrol, as I’ve said before
According to the 2014 World Cancer Report issued by the World Health Organization, no amount of alcohol consumption is safe. They say alcohol contributes to everything from breast cancer to [...]
A little bit goes a long way toward healing
I often advise you to enjoy “all things in moderation.” Including alcohol. This philosophy isn’t just wishful thinking. It derives from important scientific concepts, including one called [...]
Avoid stroke by eating more steak!
Big pharma loves to promote Low-T drugs as a way for men to counteract changes in muscle tissues and performance as they age. But popular as these drugs are, taking one is a huge mistake. I’ll [...]
Always play it by the numbers with your blood pressure
Managing your blood pressure (BP) is the single most important step you can take to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases. And today, we’ll talk a bit about what’s in the numbers. As a [...]
Control your blood sugar with this stunner
I’m not a “natural-know-it-all” who won’t ever recommend a drug. Some people with some health problems do require drugs. In fact, as I reported yesterday, I recommend the drug metformin for the [...]