Not guilty…and it’s about time. That’s my take on the 2015 finding of the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that cholesterol in food is “not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.” Until now, the “official” position on cholesterol consumption… Continue Reading
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Anger Can Kill – In an Instant or Slowly and Silently
Anger can kill in an instant by triggering acute cardiovascular events like heart attacks and stroke. A new study, published in a 2015 issue of the American Heart Journal, shows that anger, and even an angry personality trait, can contribute to trouble… Continue Reading
Heart Disease & Young Women – a Real Problem with a Lifestyle Remedy
Following a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference for young women in preventing heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women. That’s the conclusion of a 2015 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in which… Continue Reading
Can Your Career Help Keep Your Mind Sharp in Later Life?
Increasing research suggests that more stimulating mental work translates to better brain function in later life. Now, a team of Scottish psychologists provides further support with evidence showing that the complexity of a person’s main lifetime occupation is associated… Continue Reading
Is Diet Undermining Your Relationship?
Among the common causes of spousal strife, one factor that rarely gets attention is food. The fact is that what you eat can undermine a relationship or marriage. The subject was brought to my attention by health writer… Continue Reading
Why Older Men Should Get their DHEA Levels Checked
A low level of the adrenal sex hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) predicts a greater risk of coronary heart disease in elderly men, according to a 2014 Swedish study. DHEA, and specifically its sulfate form DHEA-S, is the most abundant steroid… Continue Reading
Stress Affects Passion and Sex Life
Research has shown that day-in and day-out stresses negatively impact sexual functioning for both men and women. A 2014 study confirms these findings, and has explored the connection further, showing that daily stressors predict lower levels of sexual satisfaction for men… Continue Reading
Causes of Fatigue
Tired all the time? There can be many causes of fatigue, and obviously, if the fatigue persists you should see a doctor. But your doctor may not know the answer… Meanwhile, you need to work, function, and live…. Continue Reading
The 5 Best Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack
Preventing a heart attack (and heart disease) is relatively simple when you get down to it. It’s all about making healthy choices on a daily basis. If you want to help ensure that your heart keeps beating strong,… Continue Reading
Heart Patients Beware! Too Much Exercise May Be Harmful to Your Health.
It’s a well-known fact that too little physical activity − being sedentary – is a real health risk. But did you know that too much can be bad for you too? A 2014 study in the British Medical Journal, analyzed the self-reported… Continue Reading