Monthly Archives: August 2012
Aug
Older men with high levels of testosterone may be at less risk for suffering cardiovascular diseases and stroke than those men with lower levels of this sex hormone. This is according to a recent study which was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In the said study, it was shown that […]
Aug
What’s the truth? How can I lower my risk of heart attack? There are several hundred risk factors for heart disease that are not being evaluated or treated. Addressing only the “traditional” five risk factors—blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking—still leaves more than 50% of patients at risk for heart disease. I want […]
Aug
Imagine a world where half the cases of cancer that now exist are suddenly nonexistent. According to a review published in the journal Science Transnational Medicine, the idea is not at all far-fetched. Graham A. Colditz, MD, PhD, and coauthors at Washington University conclude that we now have the knowledge to bring about widescale prevention of a […]
Aug
Anyone who has ever been on a diet—and there are many of us—knows that there are sensible ways to lose weight. These include balanced diets, exercising and realistic goals. And then there are reckless ways to shed pounds—fads and diet aids that promise rapid weight loss, but often recommend potentially dangerous practices. These include HCG […]
Aug
Weight management hasn’t had a safe pharmaceutical alternative since 1999. Approved in June by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after two years of trials, Belviq (lorcaserin) shows promise for obese (BMI of 30 or greater) and overweight (BMI of 27 or greater) adults with weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), […]
Aug
Scientists have made an alarming discovery—higher stress levels can cause acceleratedshortening of telomeres. In a recently published study, researchers found that depression-related stress results in the significant shortening of telomeres—the caps at the ends of chromosomes—an indication of accelerated aging! The publication of this study emphasizes the importance of minimizing the impact of internal and environmental stress on the […]