It’s like some weird new right-of-passage. It usually happens around the time you approach middle age. Suddenly doctors start pressuring you to pop a daily aspirin. “It’s for your HEART health,” they will insist. And since they’re the experts, most of us listen. In fact, estimates are ... Read More ›
Heart Health
Heart Health
With Dr. Steven Masley
UPDATED:February 21, 2019
UPDATED:February 21, 2019
Popular drink sends your stroke risk SOARING 23%
Put down the soda. And step away from the can. Diet sodas and other artificially sweetened drinks are likely ruining your diet. But even worse, they’re sabotaging your HEALTH. They’re packed with creepy chemicals, have zero nutritional value, and can cause serious tummy troubles. Heck, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 13, 2019
30 days to “PERFECT” cholesterol (down 47 points FAST!)
If you’re of a certain age, your doctor has no doubt already had the dreaded “talk” with you. You know the one I mean. He sat you down and said, “Your cholesterol is getting too high.” And that’s when he dropped the bomb. It was time to give up just about every food you’ve ever enjoyed ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 6, 2019
Sexy “oyster cure” for high blood pressure
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And if you’re planning a romantic meal oysters might already be on your menu. Because as unlikely as it seems these homely little sea creatures have a stellar reputation as an aphrodisiac. And it turns out, that libido-boosting reputation is well ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 24, 2019
[ALERT] Your blood pressure pills could give you CANCER
When it comes to blood pressure, mainstream medicine couldn’t get things more wrong if they tried. During WWII, Army guys and gals had a word for when things got this mucked up… FUBAR. But since we’re in polite company, I’ll give you the clean translation of the word, which is, “fouled up ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 24, 2019
“Curious” cure puts a lid on rising blood pressure
There’s a line in an old Huey Lewis song that says, “The power of love is a curious thing.” I think most of us would agree. But a group of researchers from the University of Arizona has the undeniable proof. Because their study has revealed that love alone could help put on a lid on rising ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 22, 2019
Avoid the “heart attack hours” with this snacking secret
When it comes to heart health, it can sure feel like you’ve heard it ALL. Most of the advice seems to boil down to three things… Eat plenty of fresh organic veggies, wild-caught fish, and pastured meats Ditch highly processed foods, junk fats, and added sugar Get regular exercise at ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 2, 2019
How “astronaut food” could help beat high blood pressure
I’ve got a little riddle for you. What’s blue-green, comes from a lake or sea, and can help you beat hypertension? Give up? Well, according to new research, it’s microalgae called spirulina. Now I don’t know about you, but the closest I’ve come to eating algae is its kissing cousin seaweed, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 31, 2018
Study confirms MILLIONS on statins who shouldn’t be
Recently I spotted an article that called statin drugs “controversial.” And it’s true, they are. But it’s also true that they SHOULDN’T be. Because when you take a good look at the research, there’s not a thing controversial about them. They’re CLEARLY… overprescribed sometimes ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 20, 2018
WARNING: The holidays can be hard on your heart
Ask any EMT, paramedic or emergency room doctor or nurse what time of year it is right now and they’re likely to respond with, “heart attack season.” Because the fact is, heart attacks tend to spike between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Although experts can’t give one specific cause for the jump, ... Read More ›
