Trans fats have been Public Health Enemy No. 1 for at least 50 years now. (Though as usual, our government only decided to take any action against it a few short years ago.) Still, if you’re [...]
Category: Cardiovascular Health
Just say no to statins—and try this instead
I realize that yesterday’s rant about the worthlessness of statins may be a hard sell for some people. After all, how can an entire industry be so wrong? Well, believe it. Because statins are [...]
Here’s how to keep your heart health in check
The American Heart Association (AHA) has been dispensing questionable advice for far too long, yet they continuously expect their public health initiatives to be a true success. And this latest [...]
The “doctor-recommended” therapy killing thousands of heart patients every year
Here’s a better, SAFER way to ward off heart disease It’s rare when the American Heart Association (AHA) comes out with guidance that doesn’t make me roll my eyes. But yes, occasionally, it does [...]
In wealthy countries, cancer is the new heart disease
I recently came across some information that was a bit shocking. And while I certainly have my own theory about it, I thought it was worth discussing today. While cardiovascular disease (CVD) is [...]
Bad genes may not kill you—but bad choices will
If there’s one misconception that threatens to undermine the message I’ve worked my entire career to drive home, it’s that genes are the main culprits behind chronic disease and early death. [...]
Too much sleep could double your heart attack risk
I’m always urging you to give sleep the same priority as diet and exercise. Because when it comes down to it, nothing you’re doing to stay healthy is going to matter if you’re not getting the [...]
There’s no such thing as a risk-free surgery
With all of the incredible advances in modern medicine, it’s easy to stumble into a false sense of safety where surgery is concerned. And your typical surgeon looking to pad their paycheck [...]
Looking beyond the numbers of high blood pressure
When it comes to your blood pressure reading, which matters the most—the top number or the bottom number? It seems like a simple question. And it’s certainly a common one, given how regularly it [...]
Two prescription “medications” you should never waste your time or money on
It never ceases to surprise me when the American Heart Association (AHA) and I actually agree on something. Still, it happens from time to time… though almost never without a catch. And today’s [...]
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