Fish oil is America’s most popular nutritional supplement. About 19 million of us take it in hopes of staving off heart disease and other serious conditions.1
But the science behind it has always been controversial. Some studies showed it worked. Others didn’t.
… Read MoreYou can go to the best cardiologists…get a myriad of blood tests and cutting-edge diagnostic imaging… But answering one simple question is a surprisingly reliable indicator of whether or not you’re headed for a heart attack.
That’s the finding of major new study that followed more than 420,000 middle-aged people for six years.1
The question is this: How fast do you walk?… Read More
A small daily snack of almonds increases your “good” HDL cholesterol more than taking a statin drug.
That’s the finding of a surprising new Penn State study. It shows that eating an ounce and a half of almonds every day boosts HDL cholesterol by 19%.
… Read MoreThe most popular fruits in America are bananas, apples, berries, and oranges.
Mangoes? They don’t even make the top 10.1
But all of us should be eating more of them. New studies at Texas A&M and Oklahoma State universities show they have powerful health benefits.2
… Read MoreMost of us worry about high blood pressure. And for good reason. It leads to heart disease and increases your risk of stroke and early death.
That’s why millions of Americans take hypertension medications. But a Harvard University analysis recently revealed a new danger associated with these drugs.1
… Read MoreWe’ve warned you for years about the dangers of proton pump inhibitors (like Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium) and other popular acid-suppressing medications for treating heartburn.
They expose you to a wide range of serious health problems, such as osteoporosis, heart attacks, kidney and liver problems, and vitamin deficiencies.
Now, a new study shows that the medications may be even more risky than anybody thought.… Read More