Blood-thinning drugs are supposed to cut your risk of having a stroke. That’s the main reason millions of Americans who suffer from atrial fibrillation take them.
These medications include Coumadin (warfarin), Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran), and Xarelto (rivaroxaban).1
An alarming new study shows that in many people these drugs actually increase the chances of having a stroke.
… Read MoreWe’ve all seen it: Somebody has to sneeze. They don’t want to cause a disturbance. So they do the best they can to suppress it, keeping their mouth closed and holding it in.
This is a bad idea, according to a new case report published in the British Medical Journal.1
… Read MoreCelebrity fitness trainer Bob Harper of The Biggest Loser seemingly enjoyed perfect health. He ate right, exercised every day, and passed his physical exams with flying colors.
On TV, he looked indestructible.
But last year, at age 52, Harper suffered a massive heart attack. He went into cardiac arrest while working out at a New York City gym.
… Read MoreMore than 170 million Americans drink tap water that contains the radioactive element radium. It’s a compound that causes cancer.1
That’s over half of the U.S. population.
… Read MoreCharlie Harp was a normal, happy teenager. The 16-year-old was a wrestler and football player. He was popular in school.
His aunt Jackie Ray said, “You just never see him without a smile on his face.”1
… Read MoreThe old saying “use it or lose it” pushes some of us to lift weights to retain muscle as we age. But a new study shows that lack of exercise is not the only reason we lose strength as we get older.
Researchers found a larger cause of muscle loss. And it can be prevented with a simple diet change.
We typically start losing muscle mass around age 40.… Read More