Statins are among the most prescribed drugs in the world. They work by lowering cholesterol, specifically LDL cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”), and are often recommended for people at risk of heart attack or stroke. Yet, many patients feel unsure when handed a prescription. Should you start statins right away—or are there […]
According to this research which has been presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021’s Annual Meeting, PET scans of lipophilic statin users discovered a major decline in the metabolism in the brain part that is first affected by Alzheimer’s. In fact, in people with a mild […]
Cholesterol meds, particularly statins, have been widely prescribed to reduce the risk of heart disease. However, emerging research suggests that these drugs may come with serious side effects, including an increased risk of heart attacks, accelerated aging, and cognitive decline. If you’re concerned about the potential dangers of these medications, […]
Subtle Clues Your Body May Be Giving You—And How to Respond Holistically Clogged arteries—known medically as atherosclerosis—don’t usually happen overnight. Fatty deposits (plaque) build up slowly inside artery walls, narrowing blood flow and stressing the heart, brain, and entire circulatory system. The danger is that many people have significant plaque […]
Although we take meds to deal with problems like headaches, infections, or back ache, they surely carry a lot of side effects and risks. This is why it is important to read the do’s and don’ts of medication first and learn when to take it, how to take it, and […]
As many of you may already know, statins are a group of medications used for lowering bad cholesterol deposits and to better the cardiovascular health. However, according to recent research, these meds are under a lot of scrutiny due to the serious side effects associated with their use. In 2014, […]