Despite studies that show the dangerous down-sides of statin use, the medical community is not only continuing to push their most prescribed drug on heart patients, but now they want to go after young people who ‘might’ develop heart disease — as a preventative of all things.

Medical professionals and scientists know what causes cardiovascular disease to develop. The bigger questions are these… why would you have a heart attack? And what do you need to know and do to prevent one?

I’ll be glad to see longer days but not the disruption, minor though it may seem to most, to my circadian rhythm. After all, when we spring forward we lose an hour — and some of us need that hour more than you may realize…

What does drinking enough water have to do with your heart? A lot, it turns out. In fact, a new study says that even being mildly dehydrated…

You’ve heard that sugar feeds disease and that inflammation is the root of all disease. And most likely you’ve heard that cholesterol is not the culprit behind clogged arteries. Doctors may finally realize the truth in these statements thanks to research that exposes the truth behind America’s biggest killer…

Its earthy flavor can definitely be an acquired taste. But if you’re trying to get back into shape — especially following a heart-related scare — it’s a flavor you’ll quickly learn tastes a lot like relief mixed with a powerful dash of get-up-and-go.

For heart health, it’s best to keep your cholesterol low, your weight low and your fiber consumption high to reduce your risk of heart disease. And the good news is — there is one fruit that can help you do all that and more…

If I could I would yell at the top of my lungs: “Stop picking on eggs!!! Eggs are safe! Eat your eggs!” Instead I’ll put some science in front of as many people as I can reach and show them how avoiding eggs is the real danger.

It’s easy to get scared when you experience chest pain, but it can be caused by any number of issues — ranging from life-threatening to minor — not always originating with your heart. How can you know?

I love it when scientific studies prove the medical benefits of ancient mind-body methods extoled for their health-giving powers for thousands of years. Recently, a study showed that these simple movements may prevent onset of heart disease in arthritis patients.

The scary thing about sudden cardiac arrest is the event itself is usually the first warning sign. But advanced warning that your heart is getting ready to experience a full-blown stoppage may not be as stealth as you think.

Do you have friends who are those ‘sciencey types?’ That friend, who when you post something online about natural medicine, comes back at you quick as lightening with, ‘where’s the science to back that up?’ Well, I’ve got one you are going to love sharing with them…