How Resting Causes Stroke (this is truly surprising)

How Resting Causes Stroke (this is truly surprising)

by | Apr 29, 2018

Often, doctors recommend people who are at heightened risk of stroke get some rest, better sleep, and not to overwork. This may, however, be faulty advice according to a new study from the University of Cambridge. In fact, getting more rest may actually increase your...
“New” Salt Lowers High Cholesterol

“New” Salt Lowers High Cholesterol

by | Apr 26, 2018

A recent study published in the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology reveals a “new type” of salt that eliminates the bad effects of high cholesterol. Even better, you have everything at home or in your local supermarket to make this “new type” of salt....
When Losing Weight Causes High Cholesterol

When Losing Weight Causes High Cholesterol

by | Apr 22, 2018

Being overweight often goes hand in hand with high cholesterol, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other health issues. So, losing weight should improve all those factors, right? Most often, but not always, says a new study reported at the CMR (Cardiovascular...
When Improved Cholesterol Causes Cancer

When Improved Cholesterol Causes Cancer

by | Apr 6, 2018

Some weird results came out of a study recently published in the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases. Apparently, improving your cholesterol level can drastically increase your risk of one of the most common, serious cancers out there. The American and...
Does This Saturated Oil Cut Your Heart Disease Risk?

Does This Saturated Oil Cut Your Heart Disease Risk?

by | Mar 31, 2018

While we usually try to only publish reports about academic studies, conducted by respected institutions, instead of jumping on the latest health fads, the BBC did run an interesting study recently that is noteworthy. The producers of the program called Trust Me...