A new study has uncovered a startling medical fact: Nearly half of all heart attack victims don’t know they’ve had a heart attack.
And these so-called silent heart attacks triple the odds of dying from heart disease.1
Most of us associate a heart attack with severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and cold sweats. These are the classic symptoms that cause us to dial 911.… Read More
A heart drug taken by millions of Americans can lead to dementia, a major new study finds.1
Coumadin is the brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It is the number one drug prescribed for atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that affects about 3 million U.S. adults. More than 2 million Americans take warfarin.… Read More
Common heartburn drugs can destroy your heart, brain, and kidneys, according to new research in the journal Circulation.
The study reveals the grave dangers of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These include Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid.
Scientists found they speed aging of human endothelial cells. These cells line your blood vessels. When healthy, they form a Teflon-like coating. This keeps blood and waste products from sticking to vascular cells.… Read More
Move over red wine. Research has found that an ingredient in beer has surprising health benefits.
A new study at Oregon State University found that a natural substance in hops lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar, and reduces weight gain.1
Xanthohumol (XN) is a natural flavonoid found only in hops. Hops are the flowers of a perennial vine native to Europe.… Read More
A new study has found that vitamin D3 can be a lifesaver for the over 5 million Americans being treated for heart failure.1
About half of heart failure patients die within five years of diagnosis. But excited researchers are calling the vitamin discovery a “significant breakthrough” that will help millions not just survive, but live better-quality lives.
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to support other organs.… Read More
A new study has found a delicious way to boost your athletic performance: Eat dark chocolate.
The research is published in the latest issue of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Scientists had cyclists do all-out sprints on stationary bikes. They recorded distance covered, oxygen intake, and fitness levels.1
Then they had half the cyclists eat 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate every day.… Read More