If you have high blood pressure and take medication for it, you should have two goals.
One is, of course, to lower your blood pressure.
The second is to do it consistently.
… Read MoreCleaning Your House Is the New Smoking
Most people feel better after they clean their home.
There’s something satisfying about having freshly scrubbed floors, sparkling windows, and dust-free surfaces.
But a new study shows that the products you use to clean your house can have a devastating effect on your health.1
… Read MoreGot Gout? Beware of This New Drug
When a new drug hits the market, doctors are often eager to prescribe it even if it doesn’t work any better than older medications.
That’s because they are influenced by Big Pharma’s marketing tactics. Drug reps flood doctors’ offices with freebies. They offer free meals, merchandise, or even cash in the form of “consulting fees.”
Big Pharma pushes new drugs because they are more expensive than older medications…and far more profitable.… Read More
Drink Bottled Water and You’re Also Drinking This
With all the headlines about contaminated tap water, many of us think we’re doing our health a favor by drinking bottled water.
But a new study shows that there’s a contaminant in bottled water that might be worse than anything that comes out of your faucet.1
… Read MoreWhat’s More Annoying Than Nighttime Bathroom Trips? A Heart Attack
Middle-age people and seniors are often told not to drink water at bedtime. That way they can avoid disrupting their sleep with nighttime trips to the bathroom.
Men with an enlarged prostate often have problems with frequent nighttime urination. Avoiding drinking anything in the evening is a way to combat it.
But researchers have found that this advice can backfire. Going to bed thirsty can cause something far worse than annoying bathroom visits.… Read More
Forget About Cholesterol… Here’s a Better Marker for Heart Health
Those who worry about their heart health often stress over their cholesterol levels.
That’s because for decades mainstream medicine has taught us that cholesterol readings are one of the best indicators of heart disease risk.
But a new study shows that cholesterol is all but worthless as a heart health marker.
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