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Coffee used to be a guilty pleasure. That’s because for decades, doctors told us it caused heart problems.
This goes back to a 1946 study. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that people who drank lots of coffee had a 300% higher risk of heart disease.[1]
It turns out the research was nonsense. The scientists didn’t control for smoking.
Back in the day, many people drank coffee while smoking cigarettes.… Read More
Here comes the New Year, with hordes of folks looking for ways to become healthier.
Some of us will resolve to exercise more. Others will go on diets. Or we’ll cut out guilty pleasures like fast food.
Most of us will fail miserably.
One study found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions die by mid-February.[1]
New research shows there’s a better way.… Read More
You suddenly feel pain in your chest. Could it be a heart attack?
You have no idea.
You have other symptoms, too. Do they mean you’re having a heart attack?
You don’t have a clue.
You don’t want to call 911 if it’s something minor, like heartburn.
So, in terrible pain, you get on the internet and Google your symptoms.
Your life hangs in the balance.… Read More
When it comes to body fat, location counts.
Each year brings new evidence that fat in and around the abdomen is more dangerous than extra pounds on other parts of your body.
Researchers have found that people with belly fat are more likely to suffer heart disease, asthma, diabetes, breast cancer, and colon cancer.[1]
Now, a new study finds that belly fat damages your health in another, surprising, way.… Read More
Probiotics are all the rage right now in the natural health world. For good reason.
Many studies show they improve digestion. The good bacteria they provide can treat constipation, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other common stomach conditions.[1]
Probiotics are also linked to better immunity and mental health.
Now, a new study shows that probiotic supplements have another surprising benefit.… Read More
We all know the foods and drinks that are supposed to be good for heart health.
They include olive oil, red wine, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, dark chocolate, garlic, and nuts.
A recent study adds another one that might surprise you: chili peppers.
Researchers from Italy’s Mediterranean Neurological Institute tracked the health and eating habits of 22,811 people for eight years.… Read More