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…e to risk. Compare studies of risk with trials that measure heart attacks or strokes. Association is not the same as prevention An observational study can find that higher homocysteine accompanies greater cardiovascular risk. A treatment s…

… current learning. How the pieces connect Prevention spans heart disease, diabetes, infection, cancer, and everyday habits. Use these topics to explore the related learning pages, then discuss your own risks and priorities. Use the textbo…

…ook, one health question at a time. How the pieces connect Heart disease, diabetes, infection, stroke, and kidney health call for different kinds of prevention. Focus on the questions that apply to your history. Separate screening from sy…

…ook, one health question at a time. How the pieces connect Heart disease, diabetes, infection, stroke, and kidney health call for different kinds of prevention. Focus on the questions that apply to your history. Think in risks rather than…

… scent or a reported improvement in comfort does not demonstrate hormone replacement. Likewise, a nutrient’s role in normal physiology does not show that taking more treats menopause symptoms. Keep the exact ingredient and the intended outc…

…hanged to topical or local therapy. Keep symptom relief separate from claims about preventing cardiovascular disease. Keep in mind Hormone therapy does not protect everyone from heart disease. Discuss the symptoms you want to treat, your r…

…e location of a problem changes the question Dr. Purser separates pituitary, testicular, thyroid and nutritional ideas. That is more informative than simply labeling a testosterone value “low.” The endocrine system includes signaling betwee…