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"Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true."
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
5% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died from cardiovascular causes
4% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died during 2.2 years (444 vs 426 deaths)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
400 mg increase in daily potassium intake associated with 40% lower risk of stroke death over 12 yrs
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Sunday, October 07, 2018
People consuming more olive oil and fruit were 54% less likely to be depressed
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms in more than half (56%) of people coming off of them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms “severe” in nearly half (46%) of people who experience them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, tremors
Antidepressant withdrawal can cause long-term or even permanent sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant withdrawal from citalopram (Celexa): severe dizziness, vomiting
Antidepressant withdrawal: shakes, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, mood swings notes one user
Antidepressant withdrawal according to one user: agitation, insomnia and mood changes
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 months of hell, massively harder than expected
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 years to get off of paroxetine (Paxil)
Friday, September 21, 2018
People whose cholesterol levels decrease are at an INCREASED risk of death!
There is no association between total cholesterol and the degree of atherosclerosis
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Men with higher total cholesterol levels were 18-29% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Men with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 20-28% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher total cholesterol levels were up to 7% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 2-12% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New book: The Three Best Ways to Lose Weight
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book: The Case Against Statins
Monday, August 06, 2018
People on a low-fat, high-carb diet had less anxiety and depression than those on low-carb diet
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 7 points from 129 to 122 mmHg in Tufts University study
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure from 139/91 to 124/80 mmHg
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 11% in people with mild hypertension
Potassium-enriched salt reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly men by 41%
Friday, August 03, 2018
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 1560 mg were 59% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 2700 mg were 15% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 1840 mg were 55% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 3350 mg were 22% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Thursday, August 02, 2018
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 30% lower risk of ischemic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 37% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 14% lower risk of death from any cause
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 18% increased risk of lung cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 23% increased risk of colorectal cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 29% increased risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SlimFast shakes cause 15.6 lbs weight loss in three months
SlimFast shakes cause 11% weight loss for two years
SlimFast shakes cause 8.4% weight loss for four years
Monday, July 30, 2018
Skim milk powder meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 24.2 lbs in six months
Skim milk powder meal replacement causes weight loss of 23.8 lbs in one year
Whey protein meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 20.9 lbs in 6 months
Whey protein meal replacement causes weight loss of 21.8 lbs in one year
Saturday, July 14, 2018
People who used beta blockers in a Diabetic Clinic weighed 19.6 lbs more than non-users
People who used beta blockers in a Hypertension Clinic weighed 37.9 lbs more than Non-Users
Beta blockers reduced diet-induced thermogenesis by 50%
Beta blockers reduced fat oxidation rate by 32%
Beta blockers reduced weekly habitual activity by 34%
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Men taking prescription antihistamines weigh 20.9 lbs more than men not taking these drugs
Women taking prescription antihistamines weigh 9.7 lbs more than women not taking these drugs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Long-term treatment with antibiotic caused weight gain of 4 to 29 lbs in one-fourth of patients
Monday, July 09, 2018
People eating 3 oz almonds w/ 1,000 calorie diet lost 43 lbs in 6 months vs 27 lbs w/ complex carbs
Sunday, July 08, 2018
74-85% of alcoholics sober & stable 3.5 years after nutritional therapy, Joan Mathews Larson PhD
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Food allergies are the most common cause of depression notes Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD
Friday, July 06, 2018
One ounce of dark chocolate per day lowered blood pressure 6 mm Hg, fasting blood sugar 8 mg/dl
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Saunas 2-3 times per week associated with 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Saunas 4-7 times per week associated with 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Sauna use 2-3 times per week associated with 24% lower risk of death over 20 years
Sauna use 4-7 times per week associated with 40% lower risk of death over 20 years
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Each additional annual blood donation was associated with a 7.5% lower risk of death
Monday, July 02, 2018
Men who donated blood were 88% less likely to have a heart attack over 9 years
Sunday, July 01, 2018
People drinking 17 oz of water before meals 3X per day lost an average of 9.5 lbs
Friday, June 29, 2018
200 prescription drugs used in US list depression or suicidal symptoms as possible adverse effects
Monday, June 25, 2018
L-carnitine reduces all-cause mortality after a heart attack by 27%
L-carnitine reduces ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack by 65%
L-carnitine reduces development of angina after a heart attack by 40%
L-carnitine reduces heart failure after a heart attack by 15%
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, minimum effective dose 2,000 mg per day
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, optimum dose 6,000 to 9,000 mg per day
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Psychiatric drugs have caused disability rates to skyrocket notes Robert Whitaker
Friday, June 22, 2018
Side effects of antidepressants as reported by patients
Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression were 4-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking trazodone for depression were 5-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking venlafaxine (Effexor) for depression were 5.7-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for depression were 9.5-times more likely to commit suicide
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to have cardiovascular event over 8.7 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day, 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease over 8.7 y
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to die over 8.7 years
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chocolate lowers diabetes risk 7-41% in men
Thursday, June 14, 2018
People eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day lived 3.1 years longer
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most chocolate were 10% less likely to have coronary heart disease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
People consuming the most chocolate were 17% less likely to have a stroke over 10 years
Sunday, June 10, 2018
People who ate chocolate more than once a week were 48% less likely to get type 2 diabetes
Statins increase risk of Type 2 diabetes 46% due to decreased insulin secretion and sensitivity
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Higher levels of dairy fat byproducts in people associated with 46% lower risk of diabetes
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
People eating roughly one egg per day were 18% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 28% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 12% less likely to have ischemic heart disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 14% less likely to have a major coronary event
People eating roughly one egg per day were 10% less likely to have an ischemic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 26% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke
Monday, May 28, 2018
People given a statin had 25% more new cancers
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Women given a statin (pravastatin) had 12-times as much breast cancer
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Long-term statin use increases breast cancer 2-fold
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of major depression as much as 2-fold
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 44%
Monday, May 21, 2018
7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 33% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of vegetables per day associated with 19% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of fruit per day associated with 10% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Less than one serving of nuts per week associated with 11% lower mortality over 7 years
One to three servings of nuts per week associated with 25% lower mortality over 7 years
Three or more servings of nuts per week associated with 29% lower mortality over 7 years
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 3-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 2.9-fold greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Men with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 60% MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL 18% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater 24% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 41% MORE likely to die over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater were NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL
Friday, May 18, 2018
The one-fourth of women consuming the most coffee, 7% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
The one-fourth of men consuming the most coffee, 12% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
Thursday, May 17, 2018
2.8 times more people given lovastatin died than those given a placebo (0.50% vs 0.18%)
While statin use increased 68% (1999-2005), heart attacks increased 16%, strokes 45%!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Does fasting reduce metabolism? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause muscle loss? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause low blood sugar? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting provoke overeating? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
High levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 cancers
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
As sugar intake increases, the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke increases
Carnitine, 3 grams per day, lowers total risk of death following a heart attack by 52%
Monday, May 14, 2018
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 25% greater risk of dying over 8.9 years
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 42% greater risk of cardiovascular death
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 87% greater risk of death from heart disease
Men with highest one-third hair mercury levels were 38% more likely to die over 13.9 years
Men with highest third hair mercury levels were 56% more likely to develop coronary heart disease
Men with one-fifth highest mercury levels were 2.2X more likely to have heart attack
Sunday, May 13, 2018
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death, heart attack 18% over 5 years in those with prior heart attack
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death by 43% over 1-5 years in diabetics with a prior heart attack
Niacin lowers risk of heart attack or dying from a heart attack by an average of 25%
Niacin lowers risk of stroke by an average of 26%
Niacin raises HDL by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers LDL by an average of 16%
Niacin lowers triglycerides by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers Lp(a) by an average of 28%
Niacin lowers C-reactive protein (CPR) by an average of 24%
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 47% less likely to die over 15 years
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 50% less likely to die from CVD over 15 years
Friday, May 11, 2018
Eating chocolate 2X per week associated with 66% lower risk of cardiac death over 8 years
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 31% lower risk of death over 7.5 years
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 38% lower risk of heart attack over 7.5 years
Women with normal blood pressure consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day, 32% more strokes
Women consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day 14% more likely to die than those consuming more
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Men and women consuming them most fiber, 26-29 grams per day, were 22% less likely to die over 9 yrs
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Low cholesterol levels associated with 2.3 times greater risk of Parkinson’s disease
Statins increase risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 58%
Taking both a statin and a nonstatin to lower cholesterol increases risk of Parkinson’s by 95%
Monday, May 07, 2018
People consuming the most olive oil were 26% less likely to die over 13 years compared to nonusers
People consuming the most olive oil were 44% less likely to die from CVD over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 13% lower risk of dying from CVD
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 42% lower risk of suicide
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 35% lower risk of dying from diabetes
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day associated w/ 31% lower risk of dying from neurological disease
Friday, May 04, 2018
Statin use is associated with a 1% to 12% increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Each 100 mg of dietary cholesterol intake associated with a 10% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day associated with 10% reduction in the risk of death
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 22% reduction in heart failure
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 7% reduction in stroke
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with a 19% reduction in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Substituting 3% of animal protein with plant protein associated with 10% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of processed red meat protein w/ plant protein associated w/ 34% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of unprocessed red meat protein w/ plant protein, 12% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of protein intake from eggs with plant protein associated w/ 19% lower risk of death
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Drinking 3.5 to 7 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 6 month shorter lifespan
Drinking 7 to 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 1-2 year shorter lifespan
Drinking more than 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 4-5 year shorter lifespan
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of stroke by 14%
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
5% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died from cardiovascular causes
4% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died during 2.2 years (444 vs 426 deaths)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
400 mg increase in daily potassium intake associated with 40% lower risk of stroke death over 12 yrs
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Sunday, October 07, 2018
People consuming more olive oil and fruit were 54% less likely to be depressed
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms in more than half (56%) of people coming off of them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms “severe” in nearly half (46%) of people who experience them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, tremors
Antidepressant withdrawal can cause long-term or even permanent sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant withdrawal from citalopram (Celexa): severe dizziness, vomiting
Antidepressant withdrawal: shakes, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, mood swings notes one user
Antidepressant withdrawal according to one user: agitation, insomnia and mood changes
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 months of hell, massively harder than expected
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 years to get off of paroxetine (Paxil)
Friday, September 21, 2018
People whose cholesterol levels decrease are at an INCREASED risk of death!
There is no association between total cholesterol and the degree of atherosclerosis
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Men with higher total cholesterol levels were 18-29% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Men with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 20-28% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher total cholesterol levels were up to 7% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 2-12% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New book: The Three Best Ways to Lose Weight
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book: The Case Against Statins
Monday, August 06, 2018
People on a low-fat, high-carb diet had less anxiety and depression than those on low-carb diet
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 7 points from 129 to 122 mmHg in Tufts University study
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure from 139/91 to 124/80 mmHg
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 11% in people with mild hypertension
Potassium-enriched salt reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly men by 41%
Friday, August 03, 2018
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 1560 mg were 59% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 2700 mg were 15% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 1840 mg were 55% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 3350 mg were 22% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Thursday, August 02, 2018
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 30% lower risk of ischemic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 37% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 14% lower risk of death from any cause
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 18% increased risk of lung cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 23% increased risk of colorectal cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 29% increased risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SlimFast shakes cause 15.6 lbs weight loss in three months
SlimFast shakes cause 11% weight loss for two years
SlimFast shakes cause 8.4% weight loss for four years
Monday, July 30, 2018
Skim milk powder meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 24.2 lbs in six months
Skim milk powder meal replacement causes weight loss of 23.8 lbs in one year
Whey protein meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 20.9 lbs in 6 months
Whey protein meal replacement causes weight loss of 21.8 lbs in one year
Saturday, July 14, 2018
People who used beta blockers in a Diabetic Clinic weighed 19.6 lbs more than non-users
People who used beta blockers in a Hypertension Clinic weighed 37.9 lbs more than Non-Users
Beta blockers reduced diet-induced thermogenesis by 50%
Beta blockers reduced fat oxidation rate by 32%
Beta blockers reduced weekly habitual activity by 34%
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Men taking prescription antihistamines weigh 20.9 lbs more than men not taking these drugs
Women taking prescription antihistamines weigh 9.7 lbs more than women not taking these drugs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Long-term treatment with antibiotic caused weight gain of 4 to 29 lbs in one-fourth of patients
Monday, July 09, 2018
People eating 3 oz almonds w/ 1,000 calorie diet lost 43 lbs in 6 months vs 27 lbs w/ complex carbs
Sunday, July 08, 2018
74-85% of alcoholics sober & stable 3.5 years after nutritional therapy, Joan Mathews Larson PhD
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Food allergies are the most common cause of depression notes Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD
Friday, July 06, 2018
One ounce of dark chocolate per day lowered blood pressure 6 mm Hg, fasting blood sugar 8 mg/dl
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Saunas 2-3 times per week associated with 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Saunas 4-7 times per week associated with 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Sauna use 2-3 times per week associated with 24% lower risk of death over 20 years
Sauna use 4-7 times per week associated with 40% lower risk of death over 20 years
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Each additional annual blood donation was associated with a 7.5% lower risk of death
Monday, July 02, 2018
Men who donated blood were 88% less likely to have a heart attack over 9 years
Sunday, July 01, 2018
People drinking 17 oz of water before meals 3X per day lost an average of 9.5 lbs
Friday, June 29, 2018
200 prescription drugs used in US list depression or suicidal symptoms as possible adverse effects
Monday, June 25, 2018
L-carnitine reduces all-cause mortality after a heart attack by 27%
L-carnitine reduces ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack by 65%
L-carnitine reduces development of angina after a heart attack by 40%
L-carnitine reduces heart failure after a heart attack by 15%
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, minimum effective dose 2,000 mg per day
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, optimum dose 6,000 to 9,000 mg per day
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Psychiatric drugs have caused disability rates to skyrocket notes Robert Whitaker
Friday, June 22, 2018
Side effects of antidepressants as reported by patients
Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression were 4-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking trazodone for depression were 5-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking venlafaxine (Effexor) for depression were 5.7-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for depression were 9.5-times more likely to commit suicide
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to have cardiovascular event over 8.7 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day, 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease over 8.7 y
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to die over 8.7 years
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chocolate lowers diabetes risk 7-41% in men
Thursday, June 14, 2018
People eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day lived 3.1 years longer
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most chocolate were 10% less likely to have coronary heart disease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
People consuming the most chocolate were 17% less likely to have a stroke over 10 years
Sunday, June 10, 2018
People who ate chocolate more than once a week were 48% less likely to get type 2 diabetes
Statins increase risk of Type 2 diabetes 46% due to decreased insulin secretion and sensitivity
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Higher levels of dairy fat byproducts in people associated with 46% lower risk of diabetes
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
People eating roughly one egg per day were 18% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 28% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 12% less likely to have ischemic heart disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 14% less likely to have a major coronary event
People eating roughly one egg per day were 10% less likely to have an ischemic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 26% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke
Monday, May 28, 2018
People given a statin had 25% more new cancers
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Women given a statin (pravastatin) had 12-times as much breast cancer
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Long-term statin use increases breast cancer 2-fold
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of major depression as much as 2-fold
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 44%
Monday, May 21, 2018
7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 33% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of vegetables per day associated with 19% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of fruit per day associated with 10% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Less than one serving of nuts per week associated with 11% lower mortality over 7 years
One to three servings of nuts per week associated with 25% lower mortality over 7 years
Three or more servings of nuts per week associated with 29% lower mortality over 7 years
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 3-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 2.9-fold greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Men with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 60% MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL 18% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater 24% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 41% MORE likely to die over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater were NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL
Friday, May 18, 2018
The one-fourth of women consuming the most coffee, 7% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
The one-fourth of men consuming the most coffee, 12% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
Thursday, May 17, 2018
2.8 times more people given lovastatin died than those given a placebo (0.50% vs 0.18%)
While statin use increased 68% (1999-2005), heart attacks increased 16%, strokes 45%!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Does fasting reduce metabolism? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause muscle loss? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause low blood sugar? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting provoke overeating? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
High levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 cancers
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
As sugar intake increases, the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke increases
Carnitine, 3 grams per day, lowers total risk of death following a heart attack by 52%
Monday, May 14, 2018
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 25% greater risk of dying over 8.9 years
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 42% greater risk of cardiovascular death
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 87% greater risk of death from heart disease
Men with highest one-third hair mercury levels were 38% more likely to die over 13.9 years
Men with highest third hair mercury levels were 56% more likely to develop coronary heart disease
Men with one-fifth highest mercury levels were 2.2X more likely to have heart attack
Sunday, May 13, 2018
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death, heart attack 18% over 5 years in those with prior heart attack
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death by 43% over 1-5 years in diabetics with a prior heart attack
Niacin lowers risk of heart attack or dying from a heart attack by an average of 25%
Niacin lowers risk of stroke by an average of 26%
Niacin raises HDL by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers LDL by an average of 16%
Niacin lowers triglycerides by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers Lp(a) by an average of 28%
Niacin lowers C-reactive protein (CPR) by an average of 24%
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 47% less likely to die over 15 years
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 50% less likely to die from CVD over 15 years
Friday, May 11, 2018
Eating chocolate 2X per week associated with 66% lower risk of cardiac death over 8 years
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 31% lower risk of death over 7.5 years
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 38% lower risk of heart attack over 7.5 years
Women with normal blood pressure consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day, 32% more strokes
Women consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day 14% more likely to die than those consuming more
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Men and women consuming them most fiber, 26-29 grams per day, were 22% less likely to die over 9 yrs
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Low cholesterol levels associated with 2.3 times greater risk of Parkinson’s disease
Statins increase risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 58%
Taking both a statin and a nonstatin to lower cholesterol increases risk of Parkinson’s by 95%
Monday, May 07, 2018
People consuming the most olive oil were 26% less likely to die over 13 years compared to nonusers
People consuming the most olive oil were 44% less likely to die from CVD over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 13% lower risk of dying from CVD
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 42% lower risk of suicide
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 35% lower risk of dying from diabetes
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day associated w/ 31% lower risk of dying from neurological disease
Friday, May 04, 2018
Statin use is associated with a 1% to 12% increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Each 100 mg of dietary cholesterol intake associated with a 10% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day associated with 10% reduction in the risk of death
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 22% reduction in heart failure
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 7% reduction in stroke
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with a 19% reduction in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Substituting 3% of animal protein with plant protein associated with 10% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of processed red meat protein w/ plant protein associated w/ 34% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of unprocessed red meat protein w/ plant protein, 12% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of protein intake from eggs with plant protein associated w/ 19% lower risk of death
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Drinking 3.5 to 7 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 6 month shorter lifespan
Drinking 7 to 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 1-2 year shorter lifespan
Drinking more than 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 4-5 year shorter lifespan
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of stroke by 14%
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