The LDL (bad) Cholesterol Myth Busted

The LDL (bad) Cholesterol Myth Busted

The fundamental truth about stroke and heart attack is that they are caused by cholesterol plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis). This plaque either blocks blood flow through the heart (causing a heart attack), or becomes loose and shoots up into the brain...
This Painkiller Increases Heart Attack Risk 50%

This Painkiller Increases Heart Attack Risk 50%

If you suffer from arthritis or other chronic pains, you’re going to be using painkillers no matter what. We’ve long been warned about the heart risk of over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but not all of them are created equal. In the...
Acid Refluxe’s Most Dangerous Consequence

Acid Refluxe’s Most Dangerous Consequence

The constant pain, having to deny yourself all the goodies your stomach can’t handle, along with suffering the side effects of the medications that don’t even work in the first place. And then the night comes…and oh boy! But now, a study published in the Journal Sleep...
Reversing Heart Aging in 24 Hours

Reversing Heart Aging in 24 Hours

Age is the single greatest risk factor for diseases. And that is why young people tend to be healthier than older ones. Older blood vessels are more likely to be damaged than younger ones, which is why older people are at a higher risk of getting a heart attack or...