Why olive oil is nature's chemical treasure for treating heart disease

I've made it clear in these pages that my favorite oil comes from the olive. Olive oil has been a desired commodity since long before the time of Jesus. It just might be nature's chemical treasure in olives that explain the great benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. This was borne out recently in a brilliant, but simple Spanish study. The purpose of the study was to examine what it is in the oil that's so healthy. Here's what they found.

Study proves you can reduce your risk of stroke by 26% without aspirin or other drugs

Imagine discovering a drug that could dramatically reduce your risk of stroke. You would be all over the newspapers and on TV. Since stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., everyone would be taking your drug.

How one nutrient can reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack and other causes by 34%

Are you getting enough magnesium in your diet? Magnesium is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies I see. Recently, a study looking at dietary levels of magnesium came up with some shocking results.