by Scott Davis | Jul 21, 2020
If you read Amazon reviews, you would think that aloe vera is particularly effective as a hemorrhoid treatment. But do the positive reviews match the scientific literature on the topic? We put this question to a test and reviewed three studies on the subject. You will...
by Scott Davis | Jul 19, 2020
Most of us understand in some vague way that stress causes or contributes to heart disease and stroke. In some cases, it obviously contributes, such as when people respond to stress by drinking, smoking, or eating excessively. But even people who respond relatively...
by Scott Davis | Jul 10, 2020
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is normally labeled “bad cholesterol” because it is commonly believed to be the type of cholesterol that clogs our arteries, damages our arterial walls, and causes strokes and heart attacks. HDL (high-density lipoprotein)...
by Scott Davis | Jul 8, 2020
Today I have a treat for you. You see, oftentimes when talking about healthy living, you get nagged to eat healthy stuff that you don’t really like and breaking more sweat than you’d really want to. But today is different. Today I’m going to tell you about a drink...
by Scott Davis | Jun 30, 2020
Gout is a condition that affects the joints. How in the world can it cause heart attacks and strokes? This was a question asked in a new study published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy. And even more importantly, how can you heal gout and prevent...