Heart Health Resources

Although women tend to perceive cancer as their biggest health threat, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women across most races in the US.

Cholesterol in general—and LDL in particular—has gained a negative reputation due to its association with heart disease and stroke.

For many people, lowering cholesterol may not be the most important factor in reducing heart disease risk. So what do we really know about cholesterol?

Heart Attacks, Heart Failure and Diabetes reminds us of the fundamental nature of thyroid function in diseases that are of epidemic proportions today.

High homocysteine levels have been associated with an increased risk for heart disease and other chronic medical conditions.

Much like the poor, maligned egg in the cardio-healthy diet, hormones have fallen in and out of favor with regard to their effect on heart health over the years.

Women with hot flashes and night sweats, as compared to women without these symptoms, may have unfavorable risks for heart and blood vessel disease.

Conventional medicine has adopted the misconception that elevated cholesterol levels mean that cholesterol is attacking our arteries, but is that really the case?

Melatonin decreases inflammation and positively affects blood pressure and cholesterol. Melatonin deficiency has been observed at various stages of heart disease.

Despite their popularity in conventional medicine, statin medications have been shown to fail in preventing or treating heart disease for many who take them.

Because a weak heartbeat is a symptom of low testosterone, maintaining optimal testosterone levels remains at the center of heart health for men.

Evidence continues to mount that there is no scientific basis for the assumption that testosterone supplementation causes heart problems.

There have been few medical debates more contentious than the current controversy surrounding testosterone replacement therapy and cardiovascular disease.

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