You know the old saying about an apple a day, and how it keeps us from getting sick… And, you’ve probably heard that dark green and deeply colored fruits and vegetables provide you with far more nutrition than pale or white ones. Well, research has managed to confirm the first adage while turning the second piece of wisdom completely on its head…

I was shocked recently to read how dangerous those blood thinners they give stroke victims really are. In fact, according to new information, for a lot of people with specific health issues, they could just as easily cause stroke instead of preventing it…

Recent research shows how mercury destroys the heart. That’s not surprising considering it’s “the most dangerous of all the heavy metals.” How can you reduce your exposure? Just as important, what about the mercury already in your body? This might sound fishy, but…

Is going gray just genetic or is there more to it? Research reported by the European Society of Cardiology took a look at the link between graying hair and the risk of serious heart problems in over 500 men. You might be surprised at the findings…

Too much sodium puts you at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Knowing this, you’re not willfully courting a stroke each time you snack on chips. But you may have inherited a gene that increases your taste for sodium. This food can trick your mind to overcome the craving…

Mainstream doctors aren’t equipped to deal with depression. Many will send you home with a prescription for SSRIs, but we know this medication is only about as effective as a placebo pill. Worse, your heart, kidneys, lungs and liver need the serotonin these drugs are blocking…

If you have a family history of heart disease, you’re no doubt aware of the factors that can lower your risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, even if you have no history of heart troubles, there is another factor that can greatly increase your risk…

A stroke hits when either oxygen or nutrients carried to the brain are blocked. While most people know that stroke is a serious issue, what is less known is that some commonly prescribed medications can increase your risk of stroke anywhere from 25 percent on up to almost 80 percent.

People with Afib are a whopping FIVE times more likely to have a stroke than people with a normal heart rhythm. And since one in four people are at risk for developing Afib, prevention should be at the top of your mind. And so should knowing how much cocoa can help…

You’ve heard all about the best brain drinks… like tea, pomegranate juice, blueberry juice and coffee. But what’s the point of drinking brain-boosting beverages if you’re going to turn around and drink something that damages your brain and increases stroke risk?

Strangely enough, mounting evidence suggests poor meal timing could sabotage your heart health just as much as poor food choices. That means your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to learn how to optimize your daily meals and snacks for a healthy heart…

You know greens are good for you. That’s why you stock your fridge full of big, leafy bunches of romaine, kale, spinach and chard. But when it comes to greens, bigger isn’t always better. In fact, the smaller your greens are, the healthier they may be…