If you’re like me, you probably see at least one daily television commercial for Lipitor, the most popular cholesterol-lowering medication. Believe it or not, 16 million Americans are now taking Lipitor, costing each person $900-$1200 per year.
But despite the increased use of statins, the CDC reports that total U.S. cholesterol levels have shown little change [...]
When I joined my first commercial gym back in 1988 I began to explore new approaches to weight training. The wide assortment of weight training equipment was staggering for someone who had worked out in the basement for years with just a barbell set and a weight bench. My new gym had a vast array [...]
So your doctor has put you or someone you love on cholesterol lower drugs and you are wondering what the side effects are, right?
Well, you have come to the right place.
The truth is cholesterol lowering drugs like lipitor… like every drug… does have side effects so be careful about this.
Well, before I talk about the [...]
Alcohol, although toxic and damaging if consumed in excess, has been linked to several surprising health benefits, particularly in relation to cardiovascular health. The World Health Organization (WHO) asserts that a relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and reduced death rates from heart disease can no longer be doubted. Red wine is particularly favorable as the [...]
When the defibrillator that you had implanted to maintain a healthy heart is recalled, there are many decisions that you may have to wrestle with as reports of injured defibrillator patients roll in. In October 2007, a large manufacturer of defibrillators and pacemakers, Medtronic, recalled several units after it was discovered that the leads used [...]
There are many types of heart disease, but this article will explore five types that are common to happen. Hopefully, this article can add your knowledge concerning this leading cause of death disease.
#1 Congenital heart disease
There is a fallacy of thinking that many people do when they believe that all heart diseases are brought about [...]
Many people find themselves with a high LDL cholesterol level and a correspondingly high level of heart disease risk. While aging increases the risk of high cholesterol, younger people also face this condition. “Lowering cholesterol” has become almost a buzzword in our society, but few people truly understand how to do it.
With cholesterol medication commercials [...]
Cholesterol and heart diseases go hand in hand with each other and are the number one leading health problems in America causing many deaths. This is a big issue that many people have failed to address.
High cholesterol levels have a direct link in the cause of many heart diseases. It is a risk factor [...]
