by Scott Davis | Mar 2, 2023
There are many known contributors to acid reflux, such as being overweight and smoking. However, a new study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research reveals a new cause of acid reflux—one that nobody has thought about before. It’s actually a stronger...
by Scott Davis | Feb 25, 2023
Many people think that the signs of a heart attack are easy to spot—pain in the chest, left arm, and jaw and all the sweaty drama that goes with it. It’s the stuff TV medical dramas are made of… …but the reality is that heart attacks are often much more subtle! It is...
by Christian Goodman | Feb 10, 2023
How does one tiny grain manage to do so much in such a small amount? There’s one “miracle” grain that lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and according to a study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology, it even cures type 2 diabetes. Oats...
by Scott Davis | Jan 28, 2023
Heart attacks and strokes are caused by blocked blood flow in the heart and up to the brain. To prevent this and improve cardiovascular health, doctors recommend changes in diet, exercise and then, of course, drugs (lots of drugs). However, there is a different, more...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 5, 2023
Too high in calories, too expensive—this berry has been criticized a lot, which is probably why it isn’t eaten as much as it should be. According to a study from the University of Mississippi’s School of Pharmacy, consuming just half a cup of these berries can...
by Scott Davis | Dec 24, 2022
Research out of Italy recently has given scientists pause for thought … a pause in breathing, that is. Looking at hospitalization records related to high blood pressure, heart disease, and heart attack, scientists discovered that the essential act of breathing could...