Big Pharma pushes statins like candy at Halloween. And the older you get, the more likely it is your doctor will try to get you to take one of these cholesterol medications.
Nearly half of American seniors take a statin. Now, a new study has found that they do more harm than good in most people over 65.1
The data show that, if anything, the drugs increase the risk of death from a heart attack.
… Read MoreAlmost half of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss.1
And now, scientists have found a surprising reason why so many seniors are going deaf. Yes, the ear-splitting rock concerts from years ago have taken their toll… But there’s another culprit.
Experts at the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Foundation say that the one thing people do most often to maintain their ear health actually can damage their hearing.
… Read MoreHot flashes… Mood swings… Night sweats… Difficulty sleeping… Most women going through menopause suffer at least some of these frustrating symptoms.
For some women, the problems are severe enough to be debilitating. Doctors often recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But conventional HRT is linked to heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer.1
“Bioidentical” hormones are another option. They are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies.
… Read MoreThanks to its high levels of antioxidants, drinking tea is linked to lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Now, a new study finds its benefits don’t end there. It found that tea drinkers cut their chances of dementia in half.
And if Alzheimer’s runs in your family, tea is even more protective. People who inherit ApoE4, the so-called “Alzheimer’s gene,” reduce their risk 86% by drinking tea regularly.
… Read MoreA major new scientific review finds that ginger may be the world’s most effective natural weight loss aid.
Chinese researchers did an in-depth review of previous studies on ginger’s effect on body weight and overall health. They found that adding a little ginger to your daily diet speeds your metabolism. At the same time, it fights hunger by making you feel fuller.
… Read MoreHalf of women over 50 break a bone because of osteoporosis. More women fracture a hip than get breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers combined.1
The millions of American women at risk for osteoporosis are desperate for help. And Big Pharma is offering a new “solution.”
It’s a drug called Tymlos.