Health Alert 23 Despite all you’ve heard, your cholesterol level is NOT a very good predictor of heart attack or stroke. Consider this: Half of the people who have heart …
The Biggest Drug and Biggest Lie
Health Alert 100 “Statins are the new aspirin.” This quote from a popular news magazine makes my skin crawl. And yours should too. “Statins” are widely prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs. …
Try a Delicious Alternative
Health Alert 25 The scientific community is finally coming around to the idea that the Mediterranean tradition of eating is not only easy and delicious but also the best way …
The Grape Debate
Health Alert 24 You’ve probably heard that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol appears to have health benefits. Most reports I’ve seen have focused on wine. It’s now well accepted that …
Cholesterol Wars: Diet vs. Statins
Health Alert 113 A new study proves that a cholesterol-lowering diet is just as good at lowering cholesterol and C-reactive protein levels (high levels indicate heart disease) as statin drugs. …
With Drug Company Money …
Health Alert 35 Did you know that drug companies sponsor the studies that show benefits from their drugs? A case in point is Pfizer and its drug for lowering cholesterol, …
Stop Drug Overdoses
Health Alert 134 If you take a prescription drug there’s a good chance you take too much. The medical system of dosing commonly results in this error. It can make …
Heart Attack Survival Guide
Health Alert 38 Heart attack! The term is so frightening most of us prefer not to think about it. And of course, prevention is the best strategy. But what do …
Had Your VAP Tested Yet?
Health Alert 45 Have you heard of VAP? You will. It’s a newly developed cholesterol test. It stands to make your total cholesterol number obsolete. Total blood cholesterol is not …