Cholesterol has been demonized by mainstream doctors for decades. They urge us to keep our total cholesterol numbers low. And if we don’t, they tell us we need a statin drug.
But studies show that statins do not help seniors with moderately high cholesterol avoid heart attacks. And statins have troubling cognitive side effects in seniors. They can increase the risk of memory loss and Alzheimer’s.… Read More
Dark chocolate has been on everybody’s list of superfoods for years.
It has been shown to lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, and it’s full of antioxidants.
But two new studies show its health benefits are even more powerful than we thought.1
… Read MoreIt’s long been known that having Type 2 diabetes can affect your memory and thinking skills.
But what about people who don’t have the disease? Can rising blood sugar levels damage your mental sharpness if you’re not a diabetic?
That’s the question researchers at Peking University Health Science Center set out to answer.
… Read MoreMiddle-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
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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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