Easy Health Digest-May 13, 2020

On their own, statins are not a fool-proof guarantee of better outcomes. In fact, I recommend that all my patients eat a heart-healthy diet. Why? Because if your cholesterol is high and you can reduce it with diet alone, that’s always the better answer. That’s why a new study is so alarming… More »

Parkinson’s disease can progress quickly, stealing bits and pieces of your life as it marches on. There’s no cure — only treatments. News of a study that has found potent Parkinson’s protection in your daily cup of coffee was a must-read for me… More »

During the pandemic, the stress of watching the news and wondering what the future holds can wreak havoc with your blood pressure and your heart health. If you’re looking for a way to help keep your blood pressure under control, without turning to medications that may do more harm than good, this little blue fruit may be just the ticket… More »

With COVID-19 going around, you want your immune system to be primed and ready to fight if and when it needs to. That means you should pay a little extra attention to the vitamins and minerals you’re getting daily. A new scientific review shows that high selenium levels could be linked to a higher likelihood of surviving COVID-19… More »