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Carbs & Heart Health: Friend or Foe?
Diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat have long been touted as effective for weight loss. And many people who follow...
The Truth About Wine & Heart Health
You’ve heard it before – a glass of wine with dinner is good for your heart … is this true? Well, hold on to your bottle openers! Studies...
5 Foods Surprisingly Bad for Your Heart
We all know that cheeseburgers, sugary sodas, candy and deep-fried foods are bad for us. But here are 5 foods you may have thought were...
Heart Pain or Heartburn?
The signals our body sends us can be confusing. And if the signal is coming from your chest, the stakes are high – is it my heart or is...
The Truth About A Heart-Healthy Diet
When patients ask me what a heart-healthy diet is, I often repeat my favorite eight words of dietary advice from Michael Pollan: Eat real...
COVID-19 & Long-Term Heart Effects
I’ve recently seen a string of patients who've recovered from COVID-19. And they’re in my office because they are concerned regarding the...
Should I take aspirin for my heart?
Should I take aspirin for known and unknown cardiovascular disease?
How to Fight a Genetic Predisposition for Heart Disease
Genetics are not destiny. They are merely a predisposition. And that means if you are vigilant and proactive, you have a big say in your out
Insulin Resistance: What you need to know
Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance. They’re all manifestations of the same metabolic dysfunction, just to a different...
How to Lower Blood Pressure to Reduce Medications
One out of every two American adults are affected by high blood pressure. High blood pressure is defined as 130/80 mmHg or greater,...
