If I ask you to picture someone having a heart attack, what comes to mind? If you’re like most of us, you see an overweight out-of-shape, 55+ man. He's gasping, clutching his chest and dropping to the ground like a sack of potatoes. Because, let’s face it, that’s what we’ve all been taught to ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:July 27, 2017
UPDATED:March 24, 2016
The Pitfalls of Heartburn Medications
When acid reflux hits hard, it’s no joke. The chest pain can be intense and terrifying… you are not alone if heartburn has made you feel like having a heart attack. In addition to that frightening chest pain, many patients also report difficulty swallowing, sore throat, hoarse voice, coughing, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Pricey Heart Procedure Lining Doctors’ Pockets
Cardiologists are rethinking their overuse of angioplasty - a procedure to unclog heart arteries. What's behind it? Soaring health care costs. And fear that the FDA and insurance companies will soon clamp down on the costly treatment. So doctors are doing their own research in an effort to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Can Long-Distance Travel be Deadly?
Planning a trip? If you're going far it's important to know the risks involved with long-distance travel. Researchers have found that long-distance travel can raise your risk of the deadly condition known as venous thromboembolism (VTE) by as much as three-fold. In addition, risk increases along ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2016
Is ‘Blood Stagnation’ Making You Ill?
We all know that blood circulates in our bodies. But what you may not know is that aside from being a vital nutrient substance blood can also be a cause of pain in the body. One of the ways blood causes pain is when it becomes "stagnant." That is, locations where blood becomes "static" (e.g., ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
To Preserve Your Life, Avoid Preservatives
Grocery stores today offer a wide selection of items and there is hardly such a thing as "in-season" anymore. Yes, this is convenient ...but it is taking a real toll on our health. With the current food distribution system, products travel up to 2,500 miles on average before you see them in the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 24, 2016
Hidden dangers of heart scans
Your doc might think a CT angiogram is a great way to peek into your arteries to determine what kind of heart risks you might be facing. Sure, it's great for him -- it helps him pay his bills. But for you, it's not so great -- especially if you don't have any heart symptoms. CT angiograms ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Diet Soda Linked to Heart Risk
Here's a commercial you won't see anytime soon: Diet soda -- now with extra risk! No, that won't exactly get people slurping. But unlike the usual nonsense about extra flavor and taste, it would actually be honest -- because a new study finds that people who drink diet soda regularly could ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Natural’s Dirty Little Secret
"Natural flavoring." You can find it on millions of food labels. But in this case "natural" comes with a definition that's hard to believe. That's because "natural flavors" can perversely mean any chemical approved for use in food. The FDA makes manufacturers declare if a flavoring has any of ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Viagra Less than 50/50
Viagra doesn't seem to always be keeping up its end of the bargain! Touted as a drug that allows you to "take action," it appears that not every man gets full satisfaction. In fact, less than half of the Viagra (sildenafil) currently being prescribed for men is actually working, according ... Read More ›
