Doctors rarely talk about artery flexibility. But it may be just as important to your health as other more familiar markers such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
When your arteries lose flexibility, it can be the start of a destructive chain reaction. Having stiff arteries means your heart has to work harder to move blood through your body.… Read More
The historical record shows cancer wasn’t widespread among humans until the Industrial Revolution.
The best-preserved human remains from antiquity are the mummified bodies of Egyptian rulers. Hundreds of mummies have been subjected to microscopic examination. But according to researcher Michael Zimmerman of Villanova University in Pennsylvania, only one shows any evidence of cancer.
… Read MoreMore than a quarter of people over age 55 have persistent knee pain. And the most common cause is osteoarthritis.1
Mainstream medicine has two primary solutions for knee pain. One is bad. The other is worse.
Most doctors will treat you with drugs. And if that doesn’t work, they’ll offer meniscal surgery. Neither option is effective. Both can be harmful.… Read More
A first-of-its-kind study shows that eating a big breakfast is one of the best things you can do for your heart.
Spanish researchers found that middle-aged people who consume at least 20% of their daily calories at breakfast are far less likely to have atherosclerosis and other heart disease risk factors.1
Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.… Read More
You’ve probably read about the new blood pressure recommendations that are making big headlines.
It used to be that doctors were advised to treat you when you tested higher than 140/90. Now it’s 130/80.1
This is great news for Big Pharma. It means that nearly half of Americans are now classified as having high blood pressure. The figure for people over 65 is 80%.… Read More
If there was any doubt that soda is one of the greatest health threats of our time, a new analysis just settled the matter.
An exhaustive survey of 36 studies debunks the long-held claim by Big Sugar that soft drinks in moderation aren’t bad for you.1
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