Does An Apple a Day Really Keep The Doctor Away?

Does An Apple a Day Really Keep The Doctor Away?

by | Jan 23, 2014 | 11 comments

Bold claims out of Oxford University in Great Britain recently assert that there may be something to the old rhyme of “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Not only will it save lives, it can actually eliminate the need for statins and other cardiovascular drugs....
How to Estimate Your Personal Heart Attack Risk

How to Estimate Your Personal Heart Attack Risk

by | Jan 21, 2014 | 3 comments

Back in 1948, the group called National Heart Institute began a study to assess the risk factors that lead to heart attack and stroke. They followed 5,000 participants throughout their lives. Today, we look at the list of top risk factors that the study was able to...
This Common Supplement Increases Stroke Risk 16%

This Common Supplement Increases Stroke Risk 16%

by | Dec 27, 2013 | 2 comments

Here on Blue Heron Health News, we’ve written hundreds of articles on the benefits of various supplements for myriad health conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and arthritis. But a recent study from Britain’s University of Dundee and University...
Riskiest Times for Heart Attack

Riskiest Times for Heart Attack

by | Dec 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Heart attack is the number 1 cause of death in almost every country of the Western world. We all know someone who has suffered one, and in the back of our heads we all worry about someday having a heart attack ourselves. You’re probably aware of many things you can do...