If you’re looking for ways to boost your health and protect your brain, you might want to take a closer look at your diet. While many people know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important for overall health,…
Wouldn’t it be great if the focus on avoiding or reversing heart disease was on natural, safe, and effective nutritional treatments rather than synthetic prescription drugs? Well, the good news is that there are proven, powerful heart-healthy nutrients that protect…
Low-carb diets like paleo, keto, and carnivore have gained popularity for their potential health benefits such as weight loss and improved inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, and insulin levels. But, health professionals have been expressing concerns about the high levels of…
Osteoporosis weakens your bones, making them more susceptible to fractures, but did you know it could also be an indication of stiffening arteries and a higher risk of heart disease? A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral…
Raise your hand if your doctor has ever written you a prescription for a Z-pack? I’m guessing you’re reaching for the sky right now. Z-packs are effective for a variety of common issues. That means, whether it was for pneumonia,…
When it comes to medications, if you’re like most people, you simply follow your doctor’s recommendations, fill your prescriptions, and start taking them. Very few people, especially seniors, question their doctors about the wisdom or necessity of taking a particular…
Fall is a beautiful season, but it also brings an increased risk of upper respiratory infections. So when you start feeling feverish and miserable, it’s quite common to head to the doctor’s office for a prescription of antibiotics. However, did…
I tend to watch my heart health pretty closely as cardiovascular disease runs in my family. In fact, both of my parents live with the disease and my father has already had one open-heart surgery. That’s why when the last…
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one in every four deaths. Every 36 seconds, someone dies of heart disease. Coronary artery disease, also called coronary heart disease, is the most common type…
Heart disease, the grim reaper of modern health, claims over 600,000 lives yearly in the U.S. alone. Victims often journey through a maze of advanced pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge medical procedures. Yet, a growing skepticism surrounds these conventional methods. What if…
Energy drinks are extremely popular and easily accessible, but the question remains: are they harming your heart? Recent research has provided insights into the potential effects of energy drink consumption on blood pressure and heart health. In 2017, Emily A.…
Most health articles recommend diets and specific nutrients for a healthy heart, but contradictory advice can often lead to confusion. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) conducted an investigation on the three most popular heart disease prevention diets,…