To continue on the subject of harmful nutritional supplement myths, there’s another I want to tackle today. And in the process, hopefully put to bed an important issue that has confused countless [...]
Category: Heart Disease
Why early menopause could mean an early grave
Loss of bone mass might be the most notorious risk of menopause. But these age-related hormonal shifts pose a risk to a woman’s heart, too. And do you want to know what’s even riskier? Early [...]
Trans fats are toxic to your brain
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 [...]
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 [...]
A huge new heart study keeps fish oil in the spotlight
It’s only a matter of time before the tide turns against fish oil once again. And what else would you expect? We’re talking about a powerful, natural solution for many health problems, with an [...]
These drinks are deadly—drink water instead
As you might imagine, I don’t have too many patients who drink soda. In fact, most of them drink nothing but water—sometimes coffee and tea, too. So I feel certain that my message has been [...]
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 [...]
Sleep loss opens the door to an early death
Heart disease may be losing ground to cancer as America’s top killer. But don’t think for a second that this makes it any less lethal. By the numbers, heart disease is still the country’s leading [...]
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 [...]
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