What to Consider About Statin Drugs
Is everything so rosy with statins? I say the answer is an easy and loud, “NO!” Statins are the most profitable medications in the history of Big Pharma, despite failing nearly 99 percent of patients Read More
Condition Spotlight
Can We Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a heart-wrenching disease that directly affects millions of people worldwide. There is no cure, let alone treatment to stop progression of the disease. While current answers are few, research at the University of Read More
A Functional Medicine Approach to Fight Diabetes
As the rate of type 2 diabetes soars we are often asked “what are the most important supplements I should be taking to help improve blood sugar or reverse type 2 diabetes?” It’s a great Read More
It’s the Height of Flu Season—Here’s Your Immune System Checklist
It’s that time of year when we’re all desperately avoiding the guy at the office who just got sick. While flu season can last all the way into May, January and February represent the peak Read More
7 foods that can transform your health
Inflammation has become quite the buzzword lately, touted as the cause of everything from acne to Alzheimer?s and from digestive issues to obesity. And while new research continues to support that theory, it?s important to Read More
Move For Your Beat
Exercise can reverse damage to sedentary, aging hearts and help prevent risk of future heart failure?if it?s enough exercise, and if it?s begun in time, according to a new study by cardiologists at University of Read More
Omega Confusion
Although animal studies have demonstrated that dietary omega-3s lessen insulin resistance, human studies have yet to show consistent results. But before deciding whether omega-3s benefit human health or not, it?s important to understand some of Read More
Is Weight Lifting Good for your Heart?
Much of the research on strength training has focused on bone health, physical function and quality of life in older adults. When it comes to reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, most people think of Read More
Help for managing weight through the holiday season and beyond.
The holiday season filled with a variety of indulgent foods and general overabundance can offer many pitfalls when it comes to managing your waistline and maintaining overall health. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Life Extension? has designed Read More
Cardiovascular disease prevention: Alternative ways to promote health
When you hear about cardiovascular disease, two things come to mind: heart attack and stroke. The conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels, such as angina or coronary artery disease, can have a devastating Read More