New Study Shows Statin Drugs Increase Diabetes in Women, Solana Health Announces an Alternative to Lower Cholesterol ...

Knowing how to lower cholesterol naturally is now more important than ever due to the ever increasing reports of side effects from using statin drugs. A new study published January 23, 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine (4), showed almost a 50% increase in developing diabetes in women who take statin drugs. Solana Health a wellness company in San Diego, CA offers an all-natural ...

Consume variety of foods for a healthy heart

This article was sent the Altus Times by OSU Extension Educator Lynn Null. It is especially timely since February is “heart month” and today is “Go Red For Women Day”. STILLWATER – It is well known...

Natural trans fat may not boost "bad" cholesterol

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The artificial trans fats that once abounded in processed foods have become notorious for their undesirable effects on cholesterol levels. But a small clinical trial suggests that natural trans fats may not do the same damage. When 61 healthy women followed a diet with a hefty dose of natural trans fats for four weeks, researchers found there were no changes in the ...

Dr. Zorba Paster: Exercise, diet can help lower blood pressure

Dear Dr. Paster: My doctor said my blood pressure was up and my cholesterol was too high. She wanted me to go on Lipitor, but I didn’t want to. I have always worried about drug side effects. Besides, I always do things “naturally” if I can.

The Franco Factor: A French Canadian genetic disorder can cause killer cholesterol levels in even the healthiest person

Carl Ouellette had just turned 34 when he had a heart attack. Looking back, he believes he actually had a series of them: when his arms went numb as he clenched his hockey stick during a game with the guys.