Browsing Archive: April, 2013

A Gallbladder Attack

Posted by M C on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, In : Gall Bladder 
 
I still remember the day nearly fifty years ago that my grandfather had a gall bladder attack while visiting our family.  He was in such intense pain that all he wanted to do was to get home (a 2-hour drive) to his own doctor.  My parents made him a bed in the car and my grandmother nervously drove him home.

What causes gallbladder disease?  What causes gallstones?  

Eating foods high in fat and cholesterol causes gallstones and gallbladder disease according to Dr. John McDougall’s book, Dig...

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Is There a Link between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer's Disease?

Posted by M C on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, In : Alzheimer's Disease 

High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the most common chronic conditions in the U.S.  A blood pressure level of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high. According to the National Institute of Health, about two-thirds of people over age 65 have high blood pressure. 

We know that high blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke.  But a new study has shown that high blood pressure in people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease may spur development of brain plaque, a...

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