Simple 20 Second Home Test Predicts Stroke Risk

Simple 20 Second Home Test Predicts Stroke Risk

by | Feb 5, 2018

Many people have had, without even knowing it most of the time, what’s called mini strokes. These can drastically influence many cognitive skills; but more seriously, be an indicator of a big stroke coming up. Japanese researchers have developed a simple, 20-second...
Does Aspirin Protect Your Heart?

Does Aspirin Protect Your Heart?

by | Feb 3, 2018

If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or pretty much any cardiovascular disease, your doctor has most likely prescribed you low doses of aspirin. It’s a standard procedure most doctors do without even thinking. But a new study from Japan, and published in...
When High Blood Pressure Is A Good Sign

When High Blood Pressure Is A Good Sign

by | Feb 2, 2018

We usually think of high blood pressure as bad and a sign of great health risks. And this is of course true in most cases. But a new study in the journal Internal Medicine reveals an interesting twist on the connection between blood pressure and death. Apparently, you...
The Best Seeds for Lowering Cholesterol

The Best Seeds for Lowering Cholesterol

by | Jan 28, 2018

Seeds are some of the most powerful foods you can consume. The list of their health benefits is endless. One of these benefits is lowering cholesterol. In today’s article, I’ll list 6 of the most powerful seeds to lower cholesterol level. 1. Chia seeds. In two...
The Myth of Good Cholesterol Explained

The Myth of Good Cholesterol Explained

by | Jan 24, 2018

You’ve heard it a million times: to prevent heart attack and stroke you need to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and boost good (HDL). But scientists from Oxford University, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have just published a study in the...