About 35 million people in the U.S., 8 million people in the U.K., and hundreds of millions worldwide currently take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. But a group of scientists recently wrapped [...]
Category: Heart Health
The heart-healthy benefits of the other deep-sea “superfood”
Salmon seems to get most of the attention from nutritionists and food writers as a supposed “superfood.” But let’s not forget about codfish. It’s an equally good—and tasty—choice. Plus, it also [...]
This simple activity reverses the signs of heart disease in 12 just weeks
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-quarter of Americans over the age of 40 take a cholesterol-lowering statin drug in the attempt to prevent [...]
More ways olive oil, vinegar, and red wine protect against cardiovascular disease
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 [...]
Five lesser-known, but important heart disease risk factors
As I discussed on Tuesday, science has shown that most of the mainstream’s favorite targets—such as cholesterol, fats, salt, smoking, and alcohol—do not increase heart disease risk. In addition, [...]
Five real risk factors for heart disease
For decades, government health “experts” have been promoting politically correct, pet theories about the causes of heart disease. They tried to blame cholesterol, eggs, meat, saturated fats, [...]
Older adults may fare better by taking fewer blood pressure drugs
Polypharmacy (taking multiple drugs at once) is a huge problem among older adults. Especially those taking multiple drugs to control high blood pressure (BP). But a new study published in the [...]
Heart disease poses a far greater threat than coronavirus
There are times in life when we feel like we can’t control our own health. And this year—as the coronavirus “pandemic panic” continues to dominate the news channels—you may especially feel this [...]
Sleep like a baby with this simple, drug-free trick
Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. On the flip side, studies link sleep problems, especially at younger ages, to serious health [...]
This early morning routine helps protect your heart
Coffee is a great beverage of choice for active people. It tastes great—and gives you a kickstart in the morning. Plus, research shows there are many short- and long-term health benefits of [...]