We all know that olive oil and fish oil are good for heart health. And you can also add coconut oil to the list.
But a new study has found that another oil may do more to prevent heart disease than any of these.
And, chances are, you haven’t heard of it.
… Read MoreMost of us know that being overweight, smoking, lack of exercise, a bad diet, and having a family history of heart problems are major risk factors for a heart attack.
But a large new study has uncovered another heart attack danger sign that may surprise you.
… Read MoreMillions of Americans pop an ibuprofen for aches and pains without giving it a second thought. After all, if it’s sold without a prescription, it must be safe, right?
Actually, no.
A major new study shows taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is not only risky, it can kill you without warning.
… Read MoreThe first advice mainstream doctors often give to heart disease patients is to lose weight.
On some level, this makes sense. The lower your body weight, the easier it is for your heart to pump blood through it.
But a major new study shows that losing weight does NOT help heart patients live longer. In fact, for some of them, it actually increases the risk of death.… Read More
The number of people taking statin medications has soared by 50% in just the last 15 years. Today, nearly a third of Americans over 40 are taking one or more of these cholesterol-lowering drugs.1
What effect has that had on reducing cardiovascular disease in America?
… 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