For decades, mainstream doctors told us that fat was a four-letter word.
They warned that that eating high-fat foods was the fastest way to obesity and a heart attack.[1]
Starting in the 1950s, they advised us to cut out eggs, butter, meat, nuts, and other fatty foods and replace them with low-fat diet foods.
The result?
Obesity soared to record highs in the U.S.… Read More
Daily aspirin does more harm than good in most people.
That’s the blunt message from Harvard doctors after a major new review. Some 29 million Americans take daily aspirin for heart health. But for the vast majority, aspirin is more likely to cause internal bleeding that leads to a stroke than it is to prevent a heart attack, the authors concluded.… Read More
Since ancient times, men have looked for foods that increase virility.
It’s no wonder since ED is so common. It affects 52% of men between 40 and 70. More than 85% of men over 80 suffer from it.
Oysters, chocolate, red wine, hot peppers…all are touted as libido boosters. But there is little science showing they have much effect.
However, a new study shows one type of food really does enhance male sexual function.… Read More
By now, most health-conscious people know to stay away from BPA.
It’s a chemical in some plastics linked to hormone problems, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infertility, and migraines.
BPA (bisphenol A) was once in a wide range of products…the lining of food cans, water bottles, food storage containers, and many other items.
But there was such strong evidence of BPA’s dangers that manufacturers started to phase out the chemical.… Read More
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other types of cancer combined.[1]
That’s why many of us with fair skin dread our annual trip to the dermatologist. We know what we’re in for.
Chances are, the doctor will find some spots that need to be frozen off or cut out. They might be squamous or basal cell cancers.… Read More
About 30% of Americans are plagued by sleep problems.
They may have difficulty falling asleep. Some awaken too early and can’t get back to sleep. Frustration sets in when the problem repeats itself night after night.
Little wonder that so many people resort to sleeping pills. But study after study shows they aren’t a good solution. They work only in the short term, if at all.… Read More