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ABush on Cholesterol
Tuesday, May 29 2012
I’ve finally started to understand my yearly cholesterol results, and now science throws another wrench into decoding lab work. Go figure. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that when the surface of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol bears a small protein called apolipoprotein C-III (apoC-III), it... Read more
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ABush on Heart Disease
Sunday, May 13 2012
Aspirin has become a sort of wonder drug over the years – a treatment for all kinds of ailments – from curing headaches to reducing fevers to preventing heart disease. More recently, a landmark clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, says that aspirin is just as good as the blockbuster drug warafin (brand... Read more
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ABush on Heart Disease
Monday, May 07 2012
Over the years, we've heard countless claims regarding dark chocolate consumption and how it can promote better heart health. Personally, I'm always happy to hear about any new research that supports premise and am pleased to report that scientists at San Diego State University decided to give chocolate another look...and, the results are... Read more
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ABush on Heart Disease
Monday, April 30 2012
Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, is a chemical that has been used for more than 40 years in the manufacturing of many hard plastic food containers (such as baby bottles) and reusable cups and the lining of metal food and beverage cans, including canned liquid infant formula. Trace amounts of BPA can be found in some foods packaged in these... Read more
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ABush on Cholesterol
Monday, April 16 2012
Are whole grains really good for your heart? The American Heart Association would like you to believe so, as would many bread and cereal companies, ad agencies, and lobbying groups. Unfortunately, while many of us are now avoiding white bread, we’ve only exchanged it for a lesser evil. Yes, whole grains are better for us (mostly... Read more
