By Melissa Kraus Doctors and scientists are always looking for new ways to improve human health and increase longevity, but there’s no debate over the long-echoed message to keep cholesterol levels in check. Of course, our bodies need some cholesterol to function properly, but too much can…
By John Anderer Adding some honey to your meals is a great way to include some extra flavor — and some seriously beneficial health effects — in your diet, according to researchers from the University of Toronto. Scientists have discovered that honey improves multiple key…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira An avocado a day helps keep bad cholesterol away, a new study reveals. Researchers from Penn State have found that eating an avocado daily for six months decreased unhealthy cholesterol levels. The “healthy” fats in avocados also had no negative effect on…
By Elias Marat It’s safe to say that anyone with any good taste in food knows what a godsend the avocado is. This rich, creamy fruit is one of the most versatile culinary ingredients in existence and is delicious whether it’s served as tasty guacamole,…
Move over, apples — new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep “bad cholesterol” at bay. According to the researchers, bad cholesterol can refer to both oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and small, dense LDL particles. In a randomized,…
By Ben Renner Many people looking to eat less meat, but still maintain their muscle mass should consider switching to soy protein. Soy is a great source of plant-based protein, and now a new study finds that it may lower cholesterol in small, but ultimately significant…
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Furthermore, no association was found in carriers of the…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is among the major risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, right in your kitchen spice rack, there could be many spices and herbs to lower cholesterol. The most common high cholesterol treatment is statins—a drug therapy linked…
By Mae Chan Combining garlic and lemon juice slashes total cholesterol levels in people with elevated blood lipids, as well as improves their blood pressure, says a new study. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are multifactorial disorders which are characterized by multiple metabolic dysfunctions. CVDs are the…
By Paul A. Philips Statins, the cholesterol-lowering drug, has once again been given much publicity. Various mainstream media outlets all over the UK have been doing their utmost to tell the public about the claims made from a new study on statins. Published in the…
By Brandon Turbeville and Heather Callaghan By now you are probably familiar with acidophilus, if nothing else, then from celebrity endorsed probiotic yogurt commercials. That’s because this friendly strain of bacteria has made it into the big leagues of scientific and media acceptance, stemming perhaps…
Yes, it is kind of fun when a part of your body “falls asleep,” and as much as those “pins and needles” hurt when it wakes up, you kind of enjoy their weird sensations too. If this happens only occasionally, you’re fine, but if you…
By University of Eastern Finland, Natural Blaze Idiopathic pancreatitis is often caused by small gallstones that are difficult to observe prior to surgery, shows a study from the University of Eastern Finland. Small gallstones were found in surgery from two out of three idiopathic pancreatitis…
Once again the medical establishment gets it completely backward. By Alliance for Natural Health NPR recently ran a story that suggests terminally ill patients can safely stop taking cholesterol-reducing statin drugs. The final quote of the article is illuminating: “Most of the studies focus on…
By Dr. John Briffa Cholesterol in the bloodstream is carried within protein-rich packages known as ‘lipoproteins’. These come in two main types, so-called ‘low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol’ (LDL-C) and ‘high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol’ (HDL-C). Conventional wisdom has it that LDL-C is responsible for dumping cholesterol on the inside of…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin You’ve likely heard about the importance of cholesterol and how you should get your cholesterol levels checked every year as part of your annual check-up. Blood cholesterol has been used as an indicator of health risk now for a number of…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin High cholesterol in the blood has been previously linked to a number of well-known diseases, including stroke, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. But were you aware that high cholesterol levels are also associated with a greater risk of developing cancer?…
Beans, peas, lentils can significantly reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ and risk of heart disease Eating just 1 serving daily of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas can significantly reduce “bad cholesterol” and the risk of heart disease, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Vegetable oils have been championed for their beneficial effects. These oils, such as canola, olive, or safflower, are said to be foods that lower cholesterol, helping to reduce the risk for heart disease. This is in contrast to saturated fats like…
By Sayer Ji A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology titled, “Association of Statin Use With Cataracts: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis,” reveals that the top-grossing, cholesterol-lowering drug class known as statins is significantly increasing the risk of cataracts within exposed populations.[1] Statin-induced eye damage will…
