LDL, ApoB and Heart Attack Risk: What the Evidence Shows
Category: Preventative Care
Fatty Liver Disease: GLP-1 Medications, Diet, and Lifestyle Treatment Guide
GLP-1 medications have emerged as a significant advance in treating fatty liver disease — the FDA approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for this indication in 2024. But which GLP-1 is most effective? How s...
Polypharmacy and Deprescribing: When Medications Do More Harm Than Good
Over 40% of adults over 75 are prescribed 5 or more medications [1]. While those medications may have been appropriate at prescription, the risk–benefit balance shifts as the body ages—and drugs th...
GLP-1 Microdosing for Healthy Adults: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson stirred up considerable interest when he began a microdosing experiment in late 2024 [1]. His experiment had some unexpected results — as we'll see in a moment. And...
Sleep Apnea and Brain Aging: What the Research Reveals
Every night, millions of people fall asleep—and without realising it—they stop breathing. Not just once, but over and over again. This isn't simply a matter of snoring. It's a serious medical condi...
Low-Dose Lithium and Cognitive Health: What the Research Shows
"Lithium deficiency is … a potential common mechanism for the … degeneration of the brain that leads to the onset of Alzheimer's disease." That's the conclusion from a groundbreaking study publishe...
Potassium Deficiency and Stroke Risk: What the Research Shows
Strokes are one of the leading causes of death globally [1]. Yet one of the most significant—and most overlooked—stroke risk factors is surprisingly easy to address. Research consistently points to...
Longevity Clinics Are Over-Testing You — What the Evidence Shows
There's an engineering concept that applies directly to medicine: "the best part is no part. The best process is no process." In clinical practice, sometimes the best test is no test, and the best ...
Resistance Training and Aging: How Exercise Preserves Muscle Function
A world-renowned researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, recently highlighted a study he described as "the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth" [1]. This article explores that study and Dr. Sc...
Lipoprotein(a): The Genetic Heart Risk Factor 1 in 5 People Have
Most people have never heard of lipoprotein(a) — yet it is a potentially lifesaving cardiovascular marker that current guidelines recommend everyone get tested for at least once. Unlike LDL cholest...
Colchicine and Heart Disease: How Inflammation Drives Cardiovascular Risk
A new study published in the European Heart Journal found that a cheap anti-inflammatory drug cuts heart disease risk by 12%. The finding highlights something many people overlook: inflammation is ...
GLP-1 and SGLT2 Inhibitors: What the Evidence Shows on Dementia Risk
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic were a turning point in the management of type 2 diabetes. Combined with SGLT2 inhibitors—a second class of diabetes medication—these treatments transformed outcomes for...
Taurine Supplements and Aging: What Two New Studies Reveal
Two years ago, a breakthrough study yielded exciting evidence that taurine could help combat aging. But a study published since then casts serious doubt on those earlier results. And this is actual...
Bone Loss After 40: How to Protect Bone Density with Exercise and Nutrition
One in three people who break their hip will be dead within 1 year. After 10 years, only 8.5% will be alive, compared to 39.8% in the general population [1]. Those numbers reflect a broader pattern...
Lowering Blood Pressure: Why the 120 Target Cuts Heart Risk by 21%
Table of Contents The new study The revision At-home BP measurement Reducing high BP Reference list The new study A new study reinforces why the medical approach to lowering heart attack risk i...
Vitamin D Dosing for Immune Health: What the Research Actually Shows
There's been so much hype around vitamin D—and, unfortunately, most studies have been disappointing when it comes to real-world benefits. But a brand-new study points to a place where vitamin D see...
MyPlate vs the Healthy Eating Plate: What the Evidence Says
The Food Pyramid is probably the most widely recognised guide to healthy nutrition, yet nutrition scientists raised concerns from the start. This article explains why it was eventually abandoned, w...
Exercise Snacks: The Science of How Little Exercise You Actually Need
Everyone knows exercise is crucial for health. But with packed schedules, the challenge is extracting the maximum benefit from whatever time is available. The good news is that emerging research is...
Metformin for Knee Arthritis: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Table of Contents The New Study Other potential benefits Should everyone be taking this? Reference List The New Study Arthritis is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, and ye...
Ezetimibe and Statins: Evidence-Based Approach to Lowering LDL Cholesterol
Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — and it is only getting worse. [1] Research continues to confirm that safe, affordable, and highly effective strategies exist for reducing cardiovascula...
Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Dementia Risk: What the Evidence Shows
A large new study published in Nature Medicine has found that aggressively lowering blood pressure cut dementia risk by 15% over four years — and the evidence suggests the benefit compounds substan...
5 Popular Supplements That May Damage Your Blood Vessels
Some of the most popular supplements on the market may be actively damaging blood vessels — yet millions of people take them daily without any awareness of the risk. It is not just one supplement. ...
How Morning Light Improves Sleep Quality
Table of Contents The Impact of Light on Sleep Mechanisms: How Circadian Biology Works Practical Strategies for Morning Light Reference List The Impact of Light on Sleep Small, consistent change...
Can Diet Help With Clogged Arteries? What the Evidence Shows
One of the leading causes of death worldwide is heart disease caused by plaque building up in the arteries, narrowing and eventually clogging those critical channels that allow blood to circulate a...
Essential Blood Tests: What to Check, How Often, and What Results Mean
An annual check-up can miss crucial markers. Five specific blood tests — backed by major cardiology and endocrinology guidelines — stand out as the most impactful for adults who want to stay ahead ...