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12/03/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Statins HARM patients: Cholesterol-lowering drugs damage your heart

Statins are the drug of choice when it comes to heart health, but a growing body of evidence now indicates that these drugs are not the miracle medicines they’ve been made out to be. Recent research has shown that statins actually pose a threat to heart health and are linked to an increase in arterial […]

11/22/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Age-old recommendation of taking one aspirin a day revealed as a “medical myth” with zero real benefits

For years, healthy adults have been advised to take a daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, cancer and more. But a large, international study has shown that taking aspirin everyday is no way to improve health outcomes in low-risk populations. Indeed, it turns out that people do not, in fact, need to take […]

11/13/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Scientists: Taking EPA and DHA omega-3s reduces your risk of cardiac death

Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce your risk of heart disease — even if the mainstream media is trying to say otherwise. While Big Pharma is trying to get everyone under the sun hooked on a prescription statin drug for “heart health,” it turns out that all you really need to do is follow a […]

11/12/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Prevent the number one cause of premature death by simply taking vitamin C

Vitamin C is the go-to nutrient for immune system support, but did you know that this vital nutrient can also help prevent heart disease? Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of premature death in the United States, and it turns out diet is a huge factor. Estimates have long shown that roughly half of all […]

09/27/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Barberry juice found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in diabetic patients

Move over goji berries, the time to recognize the healing powers of the barberry has come. Barberries, which look similar to goji berries, are a nutrient powerhouse all their own, and scientists are just beginning to understand the full scope of what these little berries can do. For people with diabetes, the protective benefits of […]

07/22/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Commonly used pain meds significantly increase heart attack risk within the first week of use

Is your pain medication killing you? Recent research shows that might just be the case, as commonly used pain medications have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack. To make matters worse, this heightened level of risk develops after just one week of use. Over-the-counter pain medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can easily […]

07/19/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Science CONFIRMS the link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular health — keep your mouth clean to protect your heart

Having a sparkling smile can make you feel great; it’s a major confidence boost when you know your pearly whites are looking their best. But you might not know that dental health isn’t just about shiny teeth and fresh breath. Those things are nice too, but the health of your gums and teeth can play […]

10/02/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Twelve children hospitalized for heart surgery contract rare bacterial infection, with more at risk, thanks to unclean surgical device

Hospitals are often seen as the paragon of healthcare; when you or your child go to a hospital, there is a certain level of trust involved. But what happens when that implicit trust is violated? Over a dozen parents and children at a hospital in New Orleans learned the hard way that hospitals aren’t always […]

09/19/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Confirmed: Hormone replacement drugs, pushed heavily by doctors and pharma, found to accelerate the growth of breast cancer cells

Hormone replacement therapy is often touted for any number of things; these kinds of drugs are often given to women under the guise of reducing heart disease risk and minimizing the effects of menopause, for example. But are they really safe? While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) first gained popularity for reducing signs of menopause, like […]

06/15/2017 / By Vicki Batts

HONEY found to reduce arterial plaque by an astonishing 30%… could it prevent heart attacks?

Could honey be a natural way to prevent heart disease? That may just be the case. New research has found that a natural sugar found in honey, known as trehalose, can help to reduce the presence of arterial plaque by up to 30 percent. This natural sugar is also found in some other foods, such […]

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