Blood Pressure Medication Recall Expanded
When the FDA announced the recall of popular blood pressure medications last month, there was some serious alarm. With the expanded recall, that alarm is sounding louder and louder today as millions are
continue readingCholesterol Levels and Age
Cholesterol is a battle many people seem to lose as they age. But it’s critical to take control and understand how cholesterol changes as we age. “The key is to have normal cholesterol levels throughout
continue readingHigh Blood Pressure and the Brain
“Generally, whatever problems impact cardiovascular health also affect cognitive functioning,” says Merrill Elias, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology at Boston University who has studied hypertension
continue readingBlood Pressure Drug Valsartan Recalled
This past Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled certain medications containing the drug Valsartan because it contains a chemical that poses a potential cancer risk. Valsartan is commonly
continue readingBenefits of Colloidal Silver
While at UCLA Medical School in the 1980s, Larry C. Ford, MD, documented over 650 different disease-causing pathogens that were destroyed in minutes when exposed to small amounts of silver. That discovery
continue readingHow to Keep a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle at Your Summer Celebrations
Summer is here! To many people, summer means vacations, spending time at the pool or beach, family reunions, barbeques, boating, camping, tennis, golf, and other recreational activities. Here are some
continue readingQuestions to Ask Your Doctor About High Cholesterol
Someone who has just received a high cholesterol diagnosis can react between a wide range of responses — anywhere from somewhat concerned to absolute panic. Understanding more about high cholesterol
continue readingWhat Does Nitric Oxide Mean to Your Workouts?
If you’re working out regularly, whether it primarily a cardio workout, a strength-training workout, or a combination, you’ve probably heard of nitric oxide. Joseph Priestly first identified
continue readingCardiac Arrest vs. a Heart Attack
While people often use the medical terms cardiac arrest and heart attack interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can help provide protection against both. A heart attack
continue readingCholesterol and Alzheimers
A new study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, concludes that cholesterol may play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. As we learn more
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