Most people think that cardiac arrest strikes quickly without warning before it kills you.
But a new study shows this isn’t true. In fact, victims show symptoms of the coming attack up to a month beforehand.
Tragically, most people don’t recognize the signs. And that can mean the difference between a trip to the doctor…and a funeral.1
Cardiac arrest is not a heart attack.… Read More
A vitamin D3 deficiency puts your bones, brain, and hormones at risk. Now a new study shows low levels can endanger your heart.
Researchers in Utah looked at 230,000 patients over a three-year period. They put subjects into different groups based on their blood levels of vitamin D.
Some 26 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. This serious condition can lead to a heart attack or require a kidney transplant. But many don’t realize they’re at risk.
Now a new study reveals that a common—but dangerous—nutrient combination can silently kill your kidneys…
The study looked at urine samples from almost 4,000 people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).1 Researchers found having high levels of these two nutrients were associated with fast rates of kidney disease progression.… Read More
Health Watch readers know the value of being able to treat joint pain naturally. But when it doesn’t go away—or when it gets worse—it could indicate a bigger problem. And it’s not just arthritis you have to worry about. There are less common conditions that cause the same kind of pain…
But they come with much greater risks.
A new study from the U.K.… Read More
Do you love rocking out to loud music? Do you ride the subway? Go to big sporting events? Operate a leaf blower or chainsaw? Or perhaps dine in noisy restaurants?
These activities all share a common—but unexpected—danger…
Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that people regularly exposed to loud noise have twice the risk for heart disease.1
For younger people, the risks are even higher.… Read More
Samurai warriors drank it for lasting energy on the battlefield. And modern science shows that it can protect your heart as you age.
Matcha (pronounced MA-cha) tea comes from young green tea leaves grown in the shade. It packs much more antioxidant power than standard green teas. Studies have shown the potent brew lowers inflammation and even helps kill cancer cells.… Read More