Is Targeting Brain Inflammation the Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s and Stroke?
For decades, cholesterol was demonized as the No. 1 threat to heart, brain and arterial health. Then a growing body of evidence began to zero in on another villain. “The four horsemen of the medical apocalypse — coronary artery disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s — may be riding the same steed: inflammation,” a Harvard paper […]
Joe Biden’s Atrial Fibrillation: Is This Dangerous Heartbeat Disorder Preventable?
Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg have released doctors’ letters saying that they have atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that quintuples risk for stroke and doubles it for heart attack and dementia. Both men are 77, take heart medications and are being treated for several medical conditions, but they have been pronounced healthy […]
The Ten Best and Worst Foods for Your Heart and Brain Health
“Let food be thy medicine,” wrote Hippocrates centuries ago. But which foods should you choose to protect the health of your heart, brain and arteries — and which ones should you avoid? In 2017, an analysis of American dietary patterns linked eating suboptimal amounts of ten foods and nutrients — too much of some and […]
Bernie Sanders’ Heart Attack: Could It Have Been Prevented?
Now back on the campaign trail after suffering a heart attack in October, Sen. Bernie Sanders faces ongoing questions about his health. “ ‘Heart attack’ is a scary word,” the 78-year-old acknowledged during an interview on ABC’s “This Week.” However, he emphasized that he was “feeling very well,” and was confident in the care he’d […]
Erectile Dysfunction: A Red Flag for Heart Attack and Stroke Risk — And What to Do About It
Men who struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED) should have their cardiovascular health checked. Compared to men without ED, those who have it are nearly twice as likely to suffer heart attacks, stroke or death from cardiovascular causes, according to a recent study published in Circulation. The increased risk was independent of such traditional risk factors as high […]
AHA for Life: A Proven Plan to Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes and Dementia
Worried that a heart attack, stroke or dementia could loom in your future? The BaleDoneen Method’s new AHA (Arterial Health Assurance) for Life program can help you avoid these devastating conditions, even if you are at significant risk for developing them due to your family history or other factors. Drawing on the latest peer-reviewed science […]
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Preventable?
Every 65 seconds, an American develops Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia in older adults. This progressive, memory-robbing disorder affects one in ten U.S. adults ages 65 and up, and one in three of those ages 85 and up. Globally, AD and other forms of dementia affect 47 million people — and […]
Arteriology: A Revolutionary New Approach to Preventing and Reversing Arterial Disease
After decades of progress in reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading killer of Americans, CVD fatalities are on the rise, particularly among people under age 55. Indeed, middle-aged adults are more likely to die from heart attacks, strokes and other CV events now than they were in 2011. This alarming trend has prompted […]
Apples: A Delicious Natural Probiotic that Protects Gut and Heart Health
An apple a day could really keep the doctor away — by reducing your risk for heart disease, cancer, and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease, recent studies suggest. What’s more, this delightfully crunchy fruit also supports gut health, with a new report describing apples as “the best probiotics,” with a more diverse range of “good” bacteria […]