(Natural News) One in every four Americans takes a statin. Statistically, that means you probably know someone who is on a statin drug. Millions of people are dutifully taking their medication, believing it is the only thing between them and a heart attack. If you believe what the pharmaceutical industry says, statins are essential for […]

(Natural News) Nearly half of all adults in the United States are facing heart disease. Consistently ranked as the number one cause of death, over 600,000 people die from some form of cardiovascular disease every year. Heart and cardiovascular issues are plaguing the country, and the world. The number of people affected by heart disease […]

(Natural News) The pharmaceutical industry goes to great lengths to ensure that the only narrative presented to patients is the one that financially benefits them the most. This is especially true in the case of patients at risk of or already coping with cardiovascular disease. Relying on statin drugs and other pharmaceutical treatments may be […]

(Natural News) Changing out some of your bright white light bulbs for their blue-colored equivalents could improve your cardiovascular health. European researchers explained that exposing yourself to blue light over long periods of time could bring your blood pressure down to healthier levels, which could help to prevent the onset of heart and vascular diseases. […]

(Natural News) There’s much to be said about the benefits of breastfeeding, even after a woman has raised her children up to the point where they don’t need mother’s milk any longer. A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension shows that the more women breastfeed their children, the more they’re shielded from the ill effects of […]

(Natural News) Big Pharma’s “sweetheart products,” statin medications, are a class of synthetic compounds made in laboratories that allegedly lower cholesterol levels in order to help prevent strokes and heart attacks. Many statins contain a compound from red yeast rice called monacolin K, but make no mistake, all statins contain chemicals that cause a long list […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that a quarter of all deaths in the United States are directly attributable to heart disease. Over 600,000 Americans die from this killer disease each year, and it is the leading cause of death in both men and women. The three main risk factors […]

(Natural News) Heart disease is usually linked to issues with cholesterol, but researchers are increasingly finding that vitamin C plays an outsized role in heart health. This antioxidant nutrient, which the body uses to make connective tissue, has already gotten some buzz for its utility in cancer treatment, but its effects on the heart may […]

(Natural News) The medical establishment places a heavy emphasis on heart health. Every year, adults are urged to have their cholesterol levels checked to look for signs of cardiovascular disease, and countless people are put on medications that are intended to keep their heart healthy. Whether all of this is truly necessary is up for […]

(Natural News) If your family has a history of heart disease, the best way to protect yourself from cardiac problems is to exercise, according to recent research. The study, which was published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, found that greater grip strength, more physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness reduced the risk of […]