January 2009

Inflammation worsens danger of heart disease

By on January 22, 2009 in Heart Disease | 14 comments

A recent study published in the American Journal of Pathology adds to the already considerable body of evidence which suggests that inflammation is a primary cause of heart attacks and strokes. In an article I wrote last year, Preventing Heart Disease Without Drugs, I reviewed the current scientific understanding of what causes heart disease. If you've been following this blog, you know that inflammation and oxidative damage - not saturated fat and cholesterol - are the primary ...
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Free Talk: The Truth About Cholesterol

By on January 20, 2009 in Events, Classes & Groups, Heart Disease | 2 comments

ATTN: Bay Area Healthy Skeptic readers! I am once again offering my free public talk next week in Berkeley, CA which debunks the myth that cholesterol causes heart disease. We'll also explore the true causes of heart disease as well as simple dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have family or friends that live in the area that might benefit from this information, please let them know ...
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Another reason to get a good night’s sleep

By on January 13, 2009 in Health Conditions | 0 comments

Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, to handle stress, to maintain a healthy immune system and to moderate our emotions. In fact, sleep is so important to our overall health that total sleep deprivation has been proven to be fatal: lab rats denied the chance to rest die within two to three weeks. Other typical effects of sleep deprivation include heart disease, hypertension, weight gain, diabetes and a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as depression ...
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Another reason to get a good night's sleep

By on January 13, 2009 in Health Conditions | 0 comments

Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, to handle stress, to maintain a healthy immune system and to moderate our emotions. In fact, sleep is so important to our overall health that total sleep deprivation has been proven to be fatal: lab rats denied the chance to rest die within two to three weeks. Other typical effects of sleep deprivation include heart disease, hypertension, weight gain, diabetes and a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as depression ...
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