Doctors often continue to push medical procedures even when research clearly shows they do no good, or even are harmful.
Sometimes it’s because the physician hasn’t kept up on the research. He or she may not know that a treatment has been debunked.
Other times, it’s because of a financial incentive. High-profit surgeries are important to a physician’s bottom line.
If your doctor urges you to have any of the following procedures, you should think twice.… Read More
Cannabis relieves depression immediately in most patients, according to a recent study at the University of New Mexico.[1]
Researchers found that giving medical marijuana to depression sufferers improved their symptoms just moments after consumption by nearly four points on a 0-10 scale.
The findings have major implications for the 20% of Americans who suffer from depression.
The current standard depression treatment includes a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).… Read More
Running a marathon involves a lot of sweating. So you might figure that runners would be awfully dehydrated by the end of a race, even if they are conscientious about drinking plenty of water.
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine tested this idea. It looked at hydration among runners in the Boston Marathon.
The results were surprising.
Researchers found that 13% actually were suffering from over-hydration after the race.… Read More
When was the last time your health care provider had you sit quietly for 12 minutes before taking your blood pressure?
Probably never.
And that means your readings may be falsely high.
Following the correct procedure when taking blood pressure readings is more important than ever. That’s because a few years ago new guidelines came out on when to treat hypertension.… Read More
This vitamin doesn’t get much attention. But researchers have discovered that it may be the single most important nutrient for your heart.
It prevents a serious and common condition that often leads to sudden cardiac arrest.[1]
Scientists at Augusta University in Georgia wanted to find out if this vitamin could stop left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). It is a gradual enlargement and thickening of the walls of your heart’s left ventricle.… Read More
Researchers have found a simple and natural way to end insomnia.
It can add almost 1 ½ hours to your sleep time—without the health risks of sleeping pills.
Professor Jack Losso is with the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. He led the study.
“Insomnia is quite common among older adults and it can lead to a range of health issues if left untreated,” said Professor Losso.… Read More