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 MoreAs we get older, many of us slowly pack on weight. You may figure it’s just an inevitable part of aging.
But a major new study has discovered a culprit that has nothing to do with getting older.
Researchers at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle followed the eating and drinking of habits of more than 49,000 post-menopausal women for five years.… Read More
Research on alcohol and health has been all over the place.
Some studies have shown moderate drinking is beneficial for heart health and longevity… Others show that even small amounts of alcohol might increase cancer risk.1
But a new study provides strong evidence that a couple glasses of wine a day help your brain. It shows that moderate amounts of alcohol help your brain remove dementia-causing waste products.… Read More
We’ve been recommending high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for years… Now, a major new study shows it can reverse a leading cause of heart failure.
University of Texas scientists recruited 53 people ages 45-64. None of them had ever exercised regularly. And their hearts showed it.
… Read MoreIt not just how much you eat that makes you gain weight. It’s how you eat.
That’s the take-home message of a major new study that found three simple eating habits can determine whether you’re fat or thin.
Researchers at Japan’s Kyushu University meticulously tracked the health and eating routines of nearly 60,000 people for six years.
… Read MoreMany of us don’t go a day without popping an Advil or Tylenol. One study found that the average adult takes 373 over-the-counter pain pills a year.1
But if you can buy them without a prescription, they must be safe… Right?
Not exactly.
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