Health Articles
The Best Prescription for a Healthy Heart
Posted: 01-2-2009 at 10:20 am
Millions of prescriptions are written each year for statin drugs that are intended to help lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol—but they have serious health risks. The drugs have been linked to kidney failure… potential liver damage… kidney and heart muscle…
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Wisdom of eating egg yolk ‘depends on cholesterol level’ »
Posted: 01-7-2009 at 8:27 pm
Over the past few years, eggs have been both maligned for containing cholesterol and praised as a healthy and protein-packed breakfast option.
More insight into sleep apnea and stroke »
Posted: 01-7-2009 at 8:25 pm
It has already been established that people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer a stroke and die while sleeping, but scientists have not been sure why.
Healthy diet may prolong life after breast cancer »
Posted: 01-7-2009 at 8:23 pm
Eating a diet that is low in red meat and processed foods may help breast cancer survivors prolong their life, according to new research.
Walking can help prevent weight gain »
Posted: 01-6-2009 at 8:42 pm
It may seem like weight gain is an inevitable part of growing older, but a new study suggests that walking is one way to avoid the creep of extra pounds.
Natural health resources for cold and flu »
Posted: 01-6-2009 at 8:41 pm
When young children are suffering from a cold or flu, it can be difficult for a parent to know exactly what to do to safely ease their symptoms.
Health Articles
Posted: 01-2-2009 at 10:09 am
If you’re anything like me, you might still have a few goals on your annual checklist that you didn’t get around to! Let’s face it—making New Year’s resolutions is a lot easier than keeping them.
But this doesn’t mean you should STOP…
Posted: 01-2-2009 at 10:02 am
Did you know that apples can help reduce your waistline and improve your overall health? In a recent study, patients who ate apples had less belly fat and a 27 percent lower chance of developing metabolic syndrome—a condition marked by…
Posted: 01-2-2009 at 9:59 am
You’ve heard plenty about the dangers of too much salt in your diet. But you might not know about some natural alternatives that are healthier for you. Unrefined natural sea salt is different from common table salt—which is chemically treated…
Posted: 12-29-2008 at 12:56 pm
Current research suggests there’s a 50 percent chance you’ll experience prostate problems by the time you reach 60. In fact, by your 65th birthday, you most likely have an enlarged prostate already—whether you know it or not!
If you feel sudden…
