There’s a new warning out that every woman needs to see. And guys, if there’s a special lady in your life (or a few of them), you'll want to pay attention, too. Because it contains insights that could literally save lives. And at the same time, it has helped solve one of the biggest mysteries ... Read More ›

You can count on one thing when your doctor tells you that you have heart disease. Within minutes you’ll also be told you should cut back on salt. But when it’s a heart failure diagnosis? Ditching salt quickly gets elevated from strong advice to a solid order. Your doctor will suddenly insist ... Read More ›

If you’ve survived a heart attack, you deserve congratulations. You faced the beast and won, my friend. But it turns out that’s only half the battle. Because what happens next is, in many ways, equally as important. And it’s not just a matter of avoiding a second one. New research reveals a ... Read More ›

No one has to twist your arm to eat your greens. So that means you’re getting all the vitamin K you need, right? That’s what your doctor thinks. Heck, that’s what nearly every doctor believes. And vitamin K never gets the attention it deserves as a result. It's common for us to talk about ... Read More ›

A major study last month confirmed that statins are basically a bust. They do practically nothing for cardiovascular risk. Meanwhile, a second study found something else that does what those cholesterol drugs were supposed to do. It cuts the risk of death from heart problems. But it’s not a ... Read More ›

Next time you get your blood tests back, feel free to skip right past the LDL number. Don’t worry, it WILL get seen. Your doctor will be looking at it. In fact, your doc will likely obsess over it. They might even want to medicate you over that number. But as you’ll see in a moment, that might ... Read More ›

Afraid of the dark? We sure were as kids. We were convinced ghouls, goblins, and ghosts prowled around after the lights went out. That’s why we always would switch on a night light before slipping off to sleep. But these days, we have a whole different reason to fear the dark. It’s a valid fear ... Read More ›

Like many of us, you've probably invested a lot in your teeth and oral health over the years. Maybe you buy special kinds of toothpaste, high-end silk dental floss, or pricey polishes to remove stains from your teeth. Or perhaps you’ve handed over your hard-earned cash for a fancy multispeed ... Read More ›

One day, you’re battling high blood pressure. The next… it’s CANCER. Coincidence? Maybe. But maybe not. It turns out there might be a link between the two. But it’s not because one condition leads to the other. The cancer could be triggered by the medications used to treat your high blood ... Read More ›