Dementia Caused by this Common Heart Medication (study reveals)

by Christian Goodman | Jul 3, 2016

The heart medicine in question is so common that you’ll almost definitely be prescribed it for the rest of your life if you have any kind of serious heart condition. That’s despite the fact it was originally developed in the 1940s as a rat poison, and its risks to...

This Thorn Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Cholesterol

by Christian Goodman | Jul 2, 2016

A cousin to the common tea rose is being heralded as one of the most powerful and easy-to-find herbal remedies for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. And it’s not even anything new; in fact, healers throughout many generations have used its leaves, berries, and...

Avoid this Popular Sleep Aid; it Causes Type 2 Diabetes

by Jodi Knapp | Jul 1, 2016

Researchers have long known that sleep and type 2 diabetes are somehow related, as people who maintain poor sleep schedules are at greater risk of diabetes. A new study by Swedish researchers can now help us fill in the gaps. It all lies in a naturally produced sleep...

This Strange Friend Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health

by Christian Goodman | Jun 30, 2016

Having a good friend is great. But a recent American Heart Association statement builds up the case for including one particular kind of friend. Who should you be spending your time with if you want to improve your heart health and lower your high blood pressure?...

This Illegal Substance Prevents Arthritis Progression

by ShellyManning | Jun 28, 2016

According to a new study from China, if you have arthritis, there is a substance that can prevent cartilage breakdown. There is just one catch! In most parts of the world this substance is illegal and you would be facing serious jail time for using it. Scientists at...

Type 2 Diabetes Reversed With This “Unhealthy” Fat

by Jodi Knapp | Jun 27, 2016

Harvard and Tufts University academics just published a surprising study in Circulation (American Heart Association journal) that contradicts everything you’ve ever learned about fats. It turns out that some fats are not simply not bad for you. Those who ate the most...