Tag: stroke
Low-carb diets linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation (Afib)
Another hit for the low-carb lifestyle/diet. Some recent studies showed that low-carb diets or fasting increased risk…
Fish oil (omega-3) causes, not prevents cardiovascular disease (CVD)
A rather damning finding, and it was based on one of the largest studies to date examining…
Molecules dissolved in vitamin E preferentially target brain injuries
A fascinating study, confirming Ray’s work from decades ago. Namely, that various lipophilic molecules (e.g. steroids) dissolved…
Low androgens, not low estrogens, linked to heart disease in aging women
One of the most pernicious myths medicine created (and has been promoting for the last century) is…
Hair glucocorticoid levels predict future cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Ever since we launched our hair/nail steroid analysis service couple of years ago, I have been seeing…
Keto diet linked to higher risk of heart disease (CVD) and stroke
The controversy over low-carb diets is steadily increasing. While such diets are still all the rage on…
Zero-calorie sweetener (erythritol) linked to clotting, heart attacks and strokes
A striking finding but this new study below, and it is even more striking due to the…
Young age, instead of old, is now a risk factor for stroke…even without predisposing conditions
Just a week or so ago I did a post on the unfolding epidemic of cancer in…
Pregnenolone (P5) improves recovery from stroke
One of the few direct studies with P5 in-vivo, though that may be changing as I noticed…
Vitamin D Deficiency Can Lead to Dementia And Stroke
Despite this being an observational study, the analysis for extraneous factors has been strong enough that the…