When to Lower Cholesterol (and if)

When to Lower Cholesterol (and if)

by | Oct 29, 2022

High cholesterol levels or, more precisely, cholesterol plaque buildup in arteries is proven to lead to stroke and heart attack in later life. And having high cholesterol is riskier as we age. It’s much less dangerous for young adults. But when is the time to take...
A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

by | Oct 21, 2022

A recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension introduces a new twist to the blood pressure debate. You may not actually have high blood pressure even if your doctor says that you do. You might just have had this drink a few hours before your...
This Pet Corrects Cholesterol (that one doesn’t)

This Pet Corrects Cholesterol (that one doesn’t)

by | Oct 8, 2022

Several studies in recent decades have proven that pets can improve stress levels and overall well-being. But can pets improve cholesterol levels? Yes, but not all pets, says a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality and Outcomes. The...
Cholesterol Disaster or Heart Saver?

Cholesterol Disaster or Heart Saver?

by | Oct 1, 2022

Everyone loves this trendy fruit. It has been praised as a superfood that’s good for your heart and overall health and can aid in weight loss. But it’s also rich in carbohydrates, extremely rich in fats, and massively high in calories, so can it possibly be healthy?...
Omega 3s and Heart Health—What We Missed

Omega 3s and Heart Health—What We Missed

by | Sep 28, 2022

We’ve been told for years to eat more omega-3s and less omega-6s to lower cholesterol and improve heart health. But now a new study in the journal Communications Biology has found two huge flaws in the previous research. They put the theory about the omega-3 vs...