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Protein Drinks Cut Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

In All Health Watch, Blood Pressure, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart Attacks, Stroke

Whey protein drinks have long been used by bodybuilders to add muscle. More recently, they’ve become popular among seniors seeking a way to stay strong as they age.

But new research shows that protein supplements may be good for everyone. A surprising UK study found they lower blood pressure and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.1

Researchers at the University of Reading had 38 people with borderline high blood pressure drink two commercial powdered whey protein shakes per day for eight weeks.… Read More

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Vegetarian Diet Doesn’t Help Your Heart, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Disease

A massive new study shows that a vegetarian diet is no more heart-healthy than one with meat.1

Rutgers University scientists have painstakingly analyzed the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This is a major research effort that took a detailed look at the health and nutritional status of more than 12,000 Americans.2

The analysis showed that 2.3% of the people in the survey were vegetarians.… Read More

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No. 1 Killer: Why Cancer Is Catching Up to Heart Disease

In All Health Watch, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Featured Article, Health Warning, Heart and Cardiovascular, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer

Heart disease has been America’s top killer for decades. But a new government report shows that cancer is closing in fast.

In 2000, cancer was the number one killer in just two states, Alaska and Minnesota. But now, cancer is the top killer in 22 states and gaining fast, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control1

The chart below shows how cancer is taking over.… Read More

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The Super-Fruit That Can Save Your Heart

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks, Heart Disease, Longevity, Stroke

What if there was a fruit that could significantly lower your risk of heart disease? What if this super-fruit could actually repair damaged arteries, reverse arteriosclerosis, and regenerate blood vessels?

And what if it could do all this in just 12 weeks?

You’d make it part of your diet… In a heartbeat.

New research shows that if you are worried about your heart, you should consider black raspberries.… Read More

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Have You Suffered a ‘Silent’ Heart Attack?

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks

A new study has uncovered a startling medical fact: Nearly half of all heart attack victims don’t know they’ve had a heart attack.

And these so-called silent heart attacks triple the odds of dying from heart disease.1
Most of us associate a heart attack with severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and cold sweats. These are the classic symptoms that cause us to dial 911.… Read More

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Common Heart Drug Linked to Dementia

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

A heart drug taken by millions of Americans can lead to dementia, a major new study finds.1

Coumadin is the brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It is the number one drug prescribed for atrial fibrillation.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that affects about 3 million U.S. adults. More than 2 million Americans take warfarin.… Read More