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07/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Powerful healing effects of taking quercetin and vitamin C

Your body can be compared to an extremely complex machine. For it to function normally and keep itself safe from potential threats, such as disease, it needs to take nutrients from your environment, specifically, through your diet. Quercetin is one of the many natural chemicals you obtain from eating plants. Although not as well-known as […]

05/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Thousands of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. linked to historical lead exposure

More than 250,000 early deaths due to cardiovascular disease in the U.S. have been linked to historical lead exposure in middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health. The study found that low-level lead exposure increased the risk of premature deaths, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Lead exposure is linked […]

04/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Even low-level lead exposure can put you at HIGH risk for heart disease

Even low-level lead exposure can increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Public Health. In the study, exposure to lead was found to have contributed to more than 400,000 deaths of adults in the U.S. every year. Moreover, the estimate includes 256,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular […]

04/17/2017 / By Earl Garcia

New study suggests firefighters are at a greater risk for heart attacks from inhaling TOXIC fumes

Firefighters are at an increased risk of suffering heart attacks due to intense heat and exertion, a new study reveals. To assess this, researchers randomly chose 19 non-smoking, healthy firefighters to participate in two fire simulation exercises. During the activity, the firefighters had to rescue a dummy victim from a two-story structure with temperatures reaching more […]

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