If you walk into a doctor’s office with high blood pressure, the chances are good that you’ll walk out with a prescription for a hypertension drug.
They are among the most-prescribed medications in the U.S. About one out of every four American adults takes a high blood pressure drug.[1]
There are many different types of hypertension medications, but an alarming new study shows that one of the most common is linked to suicide. … Read More
You know the annual checkup routine: Step on the scale… Get your blood pressure taken… Get your blood drawn… Urinate into a cup.
It’s time to tell your doctor you don’t want that last thing.
Doctors typically give urine tests to seniors to test for urinary tract infections (UTIs). And many older folks test positive even when they are not sick.… Read More
The next time you eat carryout pizza, think about why the grease doesn’t seep through the cardboard.
Or when you hear popcorn popping in a bag in your microwave, ask yourself why the paper doesn’t burst into flames.
The answer is PFAS. That’s short for polyfluoroalkyl substances.
They are a group of some 4,700 chemicals that are virtually everywhere.
Besides pizza boxes and microwave popcorn, they are used in carpets and upholstery, fast-food wrappers, dental floss, nonstick cookware, fire-resistant fabrics, electrical insulation, and plastics.… Read More
The spice turmeric is extremely popular in natural health circles…and justifiably so. The bright yellow-orange curry ingredient is one of the healthiest things you can put in your body.
Since antiquity, it has been used in Asia to treat a wide range of illnesses.
Modern research confirms that turmeric and its extract, curcumin, are perhaps nature’s most potent anti-inflammatory substances. They have been shown to relieve arthritis pain, fight heart disease, improve cognition, and even treat cancer. … Read More
If you can avoid heart disease and cancer, you can expect to live a long life. That’s because these two conditions kill more Americans than all other illnesses combined.[1]
Now, a major analysis shows that one nutrient may be the key to preventing both.
The study comes from Edith Cowan University in Australia. It followed the diets of more than 53,000 people for 23 years.… Read More
Buying organic food sometimes seems like a leap of faith.
Organic and conventional foods often look the same. And they taste pretty much the same. But buying organic is far more expensive.
We do it because we have faith that foods raised without pesticides, chemical preservatives, hormones, or antibiotics are better for us.
A new study shows that spending extra for organics is especially justified when it comes to chicken. … Read More