Statins

Statins for Kids?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 08.05.2008 | Living

Read More: Lifestyle, Children, Health, Statins, Childhood Obesity, Heart Disease, Obesity, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines this week, recommending some children as young as 8 take cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.

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Should I Give My Wife a Statin?

Doug Bremner | Posted 06.09.2008 | Living

Read More: Women's Health, Zocor, Drugs, Pravachol, Medication, Lipitor, Statins, Living News
Doug Bremner

You may have read that heart disease is under diagnosed in women, and that they are missing potential treatments that could save their lives.

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Statins Linked to Nightmares and Insomnia

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.19.2007 | Living

Read More: Mevacor, Lipitor, Vytorin, Crestor, Pracachol, Nightmares, How to Sleep Better, Statins, Insomnia, Sleeping Better, Sleeping Well, Sleep Apnea, Michael Breus, Zocor, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Can statins trigger poor sleep, which then sets the stage for gaining weight, becoming obese, perhaps dealing with sleep apnea on top of all that weight, and a higher risk for heart troubles?

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