Earlier this week, we talked about the relationship between genetics, nutrition, and metabolic health. But what you eat isn’t the only thing that matters. In fact, sleep habits matter, too—a [...]
Category: Heart Health
Regular exercise may mitigate the heart health risks of air pollution
On Monday, we talked about the benefits of omega-3s in the fight to protect your brain from the damaging effects of air pollution. So today, let’s bring that discussion full circle, courtesy of [...]
Just say NO to that daily low-dose aspirin
Yesterday, I talked to you about the hazards of acetaminophen. So, today, let’s look at another common painkiller: aspirin. Many people take aspirin every day—for minor aches and pains, fevers, [...]
When it comes to blood pressure, lower can be deadly
It won’t take long to see why this latest study grabbed my attention. Because it deals with something that I have suspected, and warned about, for quite some time. And that’s the fact that older [...]
Brush your way to a healthier heart
February is heart health month. And since we’re nearing the end of it, I thought I’d talk to you today about one of the simplest things you can do to fight heart disease. It’s a daily habit that [...]
Ward off a heart attack with your morning commute
Yesterday, I shared new research on brake dust pollution that should have us all ready to leave our cars in the garage for good. But today, I’d like to offer one more incentive to rethink your [...]
Supplemental calcium won’t kill you—but bad advice might
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 [...]
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 [...]