New Cholesterol Drug Warning

by | Feb 7, 2012 | 22 comments

Today I feel obligated to warn you about new cholesterol drugs that are coming out and your doctor may push you pretty hard to take them. And you may be tempted after hearing about the amazing results these drugs deliver. But be aware, similar drugs have caused a 200%...

Casual Exercise Fights Blood Pressure

by | Jan 30, 2012 | 12 comments

Those that feel they need to run a marathon to lower their blood pressure can relax with some good news from researchers at Louisiana University. In a new study, the scientists discovered that moderate, low-impact exercise like walking and riding on a stationary bike...

Lowering Blood Pressure Extends Lifespan

by | Jan 25, 2012 | 10 comments

All of the exercising, stress relief and dietary restrictions that come from trying to lower blood pressure may tack on years at the end of your life, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In their study of nearly 5000...

Protein-Rich Diet Can Change Food Preferences

by | Jan 22, 2012 | 9 comments

Craving a steak for dinner? According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this may be a symptom of a low protein diet. In this study of 37 volunteers, two different groups were asked to eat a protein-rich or low protein diet and...

Garlic Powerful Weapon Against Blood Pressure

by | Jan 15, 2012 | 37 comments

It’s commonly known that high doses of garlic can repel a first date’s chances of a kiss, but new research out of Australia’s University of Adelaide found that it may keep blood pressure away too. In this study, scientist pooled together the results of 11 large...