Health Watch readers know there are natural ways to help tame blood pressure. And good thing—new research reveals prescription drugs for high blood pressure may be contributing to the rise of another dangerous condition…
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin thought there could be a link between blood pressure medications and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The team looked at 1,913 subjects.… Read More
Chances are you’ll be celebrating America’s Independence Day with friends and family. It’s the single biggest beer-buying holiday of the year… But there may be a major downside…
Depending on the beer you choose, you may be getting more than you bargained for with each sip. And we’re not even talking about the dangerous additives they put in beer on purpose.… Read More
Exercise is one of the most powerful weapons for fighting disease. But a new study finds that simply sitting for too long may raise your risk of developing cancer. To make matters worse, exercise alone may not be enough to negate the effects.
Researchers in Germany looked at 43 different studies of nearly 70,000 cancer cases. They found that people who watched the most TV raised their colon cancer risk by over 50%.… Read More
A silent stroke (SS) is subtle. It’s almost impossible to spot.
The symptoms are similar to—but less intense than—a regular stroke. And over time they can be just as damaging as—or lead to—a regular stroke.
… Read MoreSwimming isn’t just for cooling off. It’s also one of the best ways to exercise. Swimming forces you to use your whole body to build strength and stamina. It also puts minimal stress on your joints. But spending time in the water may be doing you more harm than good.
Pools may be weakening your immune system. But that’s not even the worst of it—you could also be putting yourself at greater risk for cancer.… Read More
We told you two years ago that processed meat products were too dangerous for human consumption.
These products—like hot dogs, frozen pizzas, sausage, and bacon—can contain nitrites linked to 4,000 cases of bowel cancer. And that’s just in the UK. They can also raise your risk of pancreatic cancer by nearly 70%. The bottom line: Avoid eating them at all costs.… Read More