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Cholesterol Levels Change with Seasons

Cholesterol levels appear to fluctuate significantly with the seasons.

This may leave some people with borderline high cholesterol at greater cardiovascular risk during the winter months, according to new research.

Overweight Postmenopausal Women Face Cardiometabolic Risk

When you’re postmenopausal and overweight, losing weight is a good thing, but gaining back just a few pounds may actually be detrimental to your cardiovascular health. Continue reading »

High Cholesterol Linked to Migraine with Aura

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Having migraines with aura increases the risk of having increased total cholesterol and triglycerides.

12 Tips to Optimize Brain Health

by Dr. Gayatri Devi

One of three Americans over age 80 develops Alzheimer’s disease.

Patients and families often ask me what can be done to keep the brain healthy. I have come up with a list of what I consider important in maintaining brain health.

Warming Winter Spices

by Dr. Leo Galland

Aromatic, flavorful herbs and spices add to the delicious taste and health benefits of the anti-inflammatory program in The Fat Resistance Diet.

Cooking with these fragrant spices is especially satisfying in winter. Here are some of the superstars:

Soda Raises Women’s Heart Risks

Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may expand a woman’s waistline and increase her risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011.