A new study explodes the long-held myth that cutting salt is good for your heart.
To the contrary, McMaster University scientists say a low-sodium diet actually is more likely to trigger a heart attack or stroke than one with a lot of salt.
Dr. Andrew Mente led the study. His findings show that a moderate amount of sodium is best. “Having neither too high nor too low levels of sodium is optimal for health,” he said.… Read More
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
Many of us fear life will no longer be worth living if we make it to old age. We worry that frailty and disease will rob us of the ability to care for ourselves and do the things we enjoy.
Stop fretting, say researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Most people who make it past 90 have no more disease than those at 65, they found.… Read More
A new University of Cambridge study has revealed a fascinating method to control how much alcohol you drink—without you even noticing.
Research shows that drinking wine—particularly red wine—is healthy in moderation. It is linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia.1,2
“Moderation” is usually defined as one 5-ounce glass of wine a day for women and two for men.… Read More
Overprescribing of antidepressant drugs is reaching new levels of insanity. A new study finds that doctors write almost half of antidepressant prescriptions for patients who aren’t even depressed.
Canadian researchers examined more than 100,000 prescriptions for antidepressant drugs. The study was recently published in JAMA. It found doctors were handing out the medications for everything from pain to insomnia.1
There is no clinical evidence that antidepressants are effective against these problems.… Read More
Australian scientists have discovered a breakthrough treatment for ulcerative colitis.
Some 700,000 Americans battle this autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation of the colon, which leads to stomach cramping, diarrhea, and bleeding.1 In severe cases, the disease can necessitate a colostomy.
The new treatment is completely natural. And it can help patients end their dependence on dangerous drugs such as steroidal anti-inflammatories.… Read More