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August 9, 2017 - Issue 4010


Experts Warn Statin Drug Trend Puts Lives at Risk

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August 9, 2017

The number suffering from heart disease and stroke continues to rise. Although experts warn you must remain on statin medications to protect from heart disease, they downplay a long list of side effects and overplay the statistical effectiveness supporting the drug.

Blood Pressure Testing Is Mostly Inaccurate

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August 9, 2017

Blood pressure is one measurement of risk for heart disease and stroke. However, recent research demonstrates that blood pressure measurements using a cuff may not be as accurate as needed. I'll give you a different strategy to assess your risk and several strategies to help reduce your risk of heart disease.