by Scott Davis | Jun 19, 2022
It’s a well-known fact that cholesterol plaque buildup in the arteries is dangerous. What fewer people understand is that more dangerous than the plaque buildup itself is when the plaque breaks off and shoots up into the brain (causing stroke) or blocks narrower heart...
by Scott Davis | Mar 29, 2022
Those who are overweight and out of shape are at a higher risk of heart attack. Those who are fit and slim have a low heart attack risk. This is a well-documented fact. Or is it? A new study in the journal Scientific Reports puts this fact to the test, and the results...
by Scott Davis | Feb 6, 2022
It is often the case that, when seeking optimal health, we are told we need to cut down on the foods we love. But a new study from New Zealand published in the Lancet found one ingredient that you can’t have too much of when eating for optimal health. In fact, those...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 29, 2022
These drinks apparently boost your health and energy. Some people swear by the effectiveness of these drinks and can’t live without them. But there is a darker side to these “healthy” drinks. New studies have shown them to be deadly, as they spike your blood pressure...
by Scott Davis | Jan 2, 2022
If you do this one thing, you’ll be 300% less likely to die from a stroke or heart attack than if you can’t do it. The good news is that it’s quite easy to master this skill-and save your life in the process. And you can do this at home without a visit to the doctor....
by Christian Goodman | Dec 19, 2021
The main reason that doctors prescribe blood pressure medications is to avoid stroke and heart attack. But a new study from Denmark has shown that one of the most common blood pressure medications can actually double your risk of stroke and heart attack. By examining...