Air pollution is one of the world’s biggest killers, causing more than 7 million deaths a year.1
It causes heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). All told, air pollution kills one in eight people, according to the World Health Organization.
Now, a new study shows there is a simple way to protect yourself.
… Read MoreBreathe in slowly, deeply, and smoothly. Now exhale slowly. Did you feel a sense of calm?
Now breathe rapidly. You probably felt a small surge of tension. Why?
… Read MoreFor decades, cardiologists have considered “soft” plaque your heart’s worst enemy. This is plaque made up mostly of cholesterol and fatty compounds. It’s also called “lipid-laden.”
Doctors believed that soft plaque in coronary arteries was the kind most likely to rupture, block the flow of blood, and give you a heart attack.1
Statin drugs are prescribed specifically to prevent soft plaque.… Read More
Would you jump into the middle of a fire to get out of the smoke?
A new study finds that is exactly what you do when you take statin drugs.
In the last 20 years, statin use has skyrocketed. At the same time, type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic. The new research shows the two trends are no coincidence.
… Read MoreA new study shows that a daily dose of one kind of fruit juice increases blood flow to the brain, improving cognitive function and memory in seniors. Not only that, the findings suggest the juice reduces depression.
What is this miracle drink?
It’s the juice of a superfood that you may already eat: blueberry.
… Read MoreWhen the weather gets warm and plants start to bloom, some 25 million Americans turn miserable. They suffer through days of itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and a stuffy nose.1
There are no perfect solutions for spring allergies. Both over-the-counter and prescription allergy medications cause side effects. They range from annoying (dry mouth and drowsiness) to life threatening (heart rhythm disturbances, blood pressure spikes).… Read More