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PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game: Blood Pressure
The guidelines defining a healthy blood pressure are a lot like my daily BP readings: all over the place.
Users of Proton Pump Inhibitors More Likely to Suffer Heart Attacks
A new study finds a greater risk of heart attacks in patients using the gastrointestinal drugs.
Is Cholesterol Okay Now?
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.
Cholesterol’s Comeback
Federal panel recommends dropping cholesterol as a nutrient of concern in forthcoming dietary guidelines update.
PUMPING IRONY: The Pressure’s Off
More than half of us geezers have high blood pressure, but it doesn't have to threaten our longevity.
Low vitamin D levels linked to cancer and heart disease, studies show
The studies, which looked at data on more than one million people, confirmed previously reported evidence of the risks associated with vitamin D deficiency.
So, you took my blood pressure and it cost how much?!
A look at the cost discrepancies of medical procedures in different countries — and how they’re contributing to the rise in medical tourism.
Sugar — not fat — increases risk of heart disease death, new study finds
New research adds to growing evidence that sugar is connected to numerous health woes, including cardiovascular disease.
7 Adaptogens for Health
Adaptogenic herbs like ginseng are great for battling stress and boosting your overall immunity, strength, and resilience.
Study: Organic milk contains more heart-healthy fatty acids
For people who drink milk, full-fat and organic may be a healthier option than conventional dairy.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Diet and Heart Disease Finally Connected
The medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
The Other Drug Problem
Could the medications we take to regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, and stomach acid be doing us more harm than good?
Heart News
Refined carbs and processed sugars — NOT saturated fat — drive heart disease.
Cholesterol Reconsidered
Research disputes cholesterol’s reputation as the primary culprit behind heart disease. Here’s the real scoop on its role in the body, the right ways to bring it down naturally, and why cholesterol-lowering drugs may not be the cure-all we’ve been led to believe.
Functional Wellness, Part 2: Hormones and Inflammation
Hormonal imbalances can lead to a host of serious health problems, including inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia and more. Here’s how to get your body back in balance.
Cholesterol Myths
Cholesterol may be the most vilified — and misunderstood — nutrient in our food. Here's how to unravel the myths.