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When it comes to heart health, there are some obvious factors that put you in danger… Like smoking cigarettes and eating too much sugar. But then there are hidden dangers… Ones that could be raising your risk of heart disease or stroke without you ever suspecting it.
Researchers in London have uncovered one of the most surprising threats yet… Road noise.… Read More
Having gastroesophageal reflux disease—GERD—may do more than just make you dread your next meal. It can lead to more threatening illnesses over time… Like Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer.1
Your doctor may recommend OTCs or prescription antacids. Even antibiotics. But these won’t fix the problem. They’ll likely do more harm than good. Using proton pump inhibitors—one of the most common forms of antacids—can increase your heart attack risk by 16%–21%.… Read More
What do Xanax, Valium, and Ambien have in common? Other than the risk of dependency and a long list of side effects, that is…
They all belong to a class of drugs called anticholinergics (ACHs). One of the dangers of using them is a decrease in acetylcholine activity in the brain… It’s a neurotransmitter you need for memory and learning.1 This is what links ACHs to dementia.… Read More
We’ve been saying it for years… Sugary drinks are some of the most dangerous foods you can keep in your kitchen. But the real challenge is getting the message into the mainstream. That’s because Big Food spends untold millions of dollars on convincing the public these drinks are safe… Even healthy. But the walls may finally be closing in on Big Food…
… Read MoreLast week, Health Watch readers learned about a little-known compound in avocados that may help kill leukemia. Now a team of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered yet another natural cancer killer.
They found a compound in one of the world’s oldest trees stops the growth—and spread—of squamous cell cancers of the head and neck. These include cancers of the larynx, lips, mouth, nose, throat, and salivary glands.… Read More
Spending time outdoors takes some preparation. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to help you prepare for any cookouts, barbecues, and pool parties this season. So you can focus on what’s really important… Enjoying the company of family and friends.
Here are five shortcuts for healthier summer cookouts.
1. Grill for Safety…and Speed
It’s not just beer marinade that prevents grilled meats from forming carcinogenic compounds… Pre-cooking can further limit the amount of cancer-causing chemicals formed on the grill.… Read More