A small daily snack of almonds increases your “good” HDL cholesterol more than taking a statin drug.
That’s the finding of a surprising new Penn State study. It shows that eating an ounce and a half of almonds every day boosts HDL cholesterol by 19%.
… Read MoreWe’ve warned you for years about the dangers of proton pump inhibitors (like Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium) and other popular acid-suppressing medications for treating heartburn.
They expose you to a wide range of serious health problems, such as osteoporosis, heart attacks, kidney and liver problems, and vitamin deficiencies.
Now, a new study shows that the medications may be even more risky than anybody thought.… Read More
The most common heart operation in the U.S. is bypass surgery. More than 200,000 are performed each year.1
During the procedure, the surgeon typically takes a vein from your leg and uses it to reroute your heart’s blood supply around a blocked coronary artery.
Although the surgery is common, it’s still serious. The doctor must crack your chest (cut through your sternum) to access your heart.… Read More
They’re at it again…
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released yet another warning about saturated fat.
They are spouting familiar lies you’ve heard for decades. The most dangerous? Reducing saturated fats will lower your risk of heart disease.
… Read MoreMillions of people take a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a heart attack. But a major new study shows it does more harm than good for most of them.
University of Florida researchers tracked more than 33,000 people diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This is hardening of the arteries. It can lead to a blood clot, which in turn can cause a heart attack or stroke.… Read More
A new Harvard study has found that eating chocolate helps prevent atrial fibrillation (AF). This is a common—and dangerous—condition in which the heart beats irregularly.
A quarter of Americans will develop AF at some point in their lives. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and blood clots.
Researchers tracked more than 55,000 people for over 13 years.… Read More