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  • Heart Health
    • Arrhythmia
    • Blood Pressure
    • Blood Thinners
    • Cholesterol
    • Heart Attack and Stroke / Acute Events
    • Heart Disease / Conditions
    • Heart Health Videos
    • Metabolic Cardiology
    woman experiencing chest pain from a-fib

    A-Fib: The Most Common Serious Arrhythmia

    Atrial fibrillation, or “a-fib,” is a common and often life-threatening form of...
    woman with symptoms of bradycardia low blood pressure

    When Is Heart Rate “Too Slow?”

    It can be frightening to learn that your heart isn’t beating normally,...
    nutritious beets on a cutting board and a recipe

    You Can’t Beat the Health Benefits of Beets

    There are quite a few vegetables that fall into the “love ’em...
    irregular heartbeat ekg - when to worry about heart palpitations

    When to Worry About Heart Palpitations

    At some point in our lives, most all of us will experience...
    healthy foods for magnesium deficiency

    Low on Magnesium? Here are 5 Signs

    As an integrative doctor, one of the things I’m acutely tuned into...
    woman experiencing chest pain from a-fib

    A-Fib: The Most Common Serious Arrhythmia

    Atrial fibrillation, or “a-fib,” is a common and often life-threatening form of...
    woman with symptoms of bradycardia low blood pressure

    When Is Heart Rate “Too Slow?”

    It can be frightening to learn that your heart isn’t beating normally,...
    irregular heartbeat ekg - when to worry about heart palpitations

    When to Worry About Heart Palpitations

    At some point in our lives, most all of us will experience...
    Couple relaxing preventing PVC arrhythmias

    Stop PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) Naturally

    In my days of active practice, one of the most common consultations...
    woman lying awake wondering why her heart is racing at night

    Heart Racing at Night: Should You Worry?

    One of the most universal experiences I heard in my cardiology practice...
    nutritious beets on a cutting board and a recipe

    You Can’t Beat the Health Benefits of Beets

    There are quite a few vegetables that fall into the “love ’em...
    couple discussing lowering blood pressure naturally

    Adjusting to Blood Pressure’s New Normal

    Ever since the blood pressure guidelines were updated a few years ago,...
    High Blood Sugar

    Having High Blood Sugar & Relative with Diabetes May Increase Hypertension Risk

    If you have a close relative (a parent, child, or sibling) with...
    basket of beets

    Relief for High Blood Pressure: Beetroot Juice & Green Leafy Vegetables

    Researchers in England have found for the first time that a daily...
    seniors walking to help lower blood pressure

    Seniors with High Blood Pressure: Walk for a Longer Life!

    A brisk walk on most days can help extend longevity for elderly patients with...
    interactions between blood thinners and fish oil

    Is It Safe to Mix Fish Oil and Blood Thinners?

    I make no bones about how much I love fish oil. I’ve...
    Are novel oral anticoagulants right for you?

    Novel Oral Anticoagulant Therapies

    So many HeartMD site visitors have asked me lately about the "new...
    finger with a band-aid

    How to Keep Blood Healthy & Reduce Risk of Blood Clots

    Your body is extremely smart, and I’m not talking about your IQ. One...
    pill case and prescription pill bottles

    Prescription Blood Thinners – Caution

    For decades, blood thinning medication has been used by doctors to treat...
    white pills indicating common blood thinners

    Common Blood Thinners and Anticoagulant Drugs

    If you’ve had a stroke or are at high risk for one, or...
    couple wonders can cholesterol levels be too low

    Can Cholesterol Be Too Low?

    When I was a young cardiologist, I lectured on behalf of pharmaceutical...
    Although the VAP test was discontinued, there are alternative ways to test cholesterol particle size

    VAP Test Is Back for Testing Your Cholesterol Particle Size!

    In 2016, I learned that one of my top recommended heart tests—the...
    almonds for healthy HDL cholesterol

    Low HDL? Try Raising It with Almonds!

    Researchers in Pakistan have found that eating a few almonds on a regular basis...
    happy family

    Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    "I do most things right and am in good health, but I...
    happy women

    Finally, Experts Agree – Dietary Cholesterol Isn’t Dangerous!

    Citing scientific evidence, the leading nutrition advisory group in the U.S. has...
    ministroke symptoms

    Ignoring These 7 Stroke Signs Could Lead to Major Stroke

    Of all sudden cardiac events, I find strokes the most frightening. Not...
    signs of heart attack and stroke

    Is It a Heart Attack or a Stroke? Know the Signs, Save a Life

    Your arm, neck, and jaw ache. A coworker had some similar symptoms...
    woman drinking from water bottle

    Dehydration Can Raise Risk of Stroke and Other Serious Health Problems In the Elderly

    Dehydration among the elderly is a prevalent, often overlooked and serious condition...
    supplements on the store shelves

    Can Supplements Prevent a Stroke? Japanese Study Provides Clues

    Uncertain as to whether supplementing with a multi-vitamin affects stroke risk, Japanese researchers set...
    woman holding stomach in pain from aortic aneurysm

    Should You Be Concerned about an Aortic Aneurysm?

    It’s usually symptomless, often found incidentally, and life-threatening. It’s much more common...
    learning about atherosclerosis symptoms and causes is crucial for preventing or reversing this arterial disease

    What Is Atherosclerosis and How You Can Prevent It

    “Atherosclerosis.” It’s part and parcel of having diagnosed cardiovascular disease, but most...
    alcohol’s effects on the heart

    Bottom’s Up? How Alcohol Affects the Heart

    “Would you like a drink?” It’s a question asked millions of times...
    supplement recommendations for cardiomyopathy

    Cardiomyopathy

    What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a condition where heart muscle tissue becomes...
    intimacy may reduce heart disease risk

    Intimacy and Heart Disease – an Overlooked Risk Factor

    The list of conventional risk factors for cardiovascular disease does not include...
    young woman doing yoga

    Heart Disease & Young Women – a Real Problem with a Lifestyle Remedy

    Following a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference for young women...
    woman doing yoga

    Prevention Is Easier Than Cure

    I’ll bet you didn’t know that the very first symptom in 50...
    high blood sugar caused by eating lots of sweets is a major heart disease risk factor

    Top 12 Risk Factors for Heart Disease

    If you think high cholesterol sets you up for a heart attack...
    an egg in a frying pan, should you worry about cholesterol?

    Worried About Cholesterol?

    Despite decades of public brainwashing about the dangers of cholesterol, I am...
    woman doing research on her laptop outside

    What is Metabolic Cardiology?

    Metabolic cardiology is a new field of medicine which concentrates on the...
    cholesterol facts

    Facts About Cholesterol

    Confused about cholesterol? You're not alone...There are some very pervasive cholesterol myths...
    What are mitochondria and why is healthy mitochondrial function important for heart health?

    What Are Mitochondria?

    What are mitochondria? They are the microscopic “power plants” inside your cells...
    woman doing research on her laptop outside

    What is Metabolic Cardiology?

    Metabolic cardiology is a new field of medicine which concentrates on the...
    metabolic cardiology

    Metabolic Cardiology: Some Patient Success Stories

    Mary "When I first saw Mary in the intensive care unit in...
    magnesium

    Magnesium

    Found in all human tissue, especially bone, magnesium is the fourth most...
    man drinking from water bottle after exercising outdoors

    D-Ribose

    D-ribose is a simple sugar found in every cell of your body....
  • Diet & Nutrition
    • Breakfast Videos
    • Diet & Supplements Videos
    • Diets & Weight Loss
    • Healthy Cooking Videos
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Heart-Healthy Diet
    • Vitamins & Supplements
    kale and Brussels sprouts salad

    C-Power Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Some salads are rabbit food, others are hearty and jam-packed with nutrition....
    pumpkin recipes - soups and sides

    Fall-ing For Pumpkin Recipes

    Leaves are turning bright red, fiery orange and earthy ochre, then slowly...
    spicy vegetable soup with jalapeno garlic olive oil and Mexican spice blend

    Spicy Veggie Stew Recipe

    Hearty and nourishing, this vegetable stew is perfect on cold, fall days...
    healthy eggplant and chicken Parmesan recipes

    Healthy Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

    Do you love chicken or eggplant Parmesan? Although not fried or smothered...
    Lentil soup recipe

    Savory Lentil Soup and Salad Recipes

    If you’ve been coming to this site for a while, you probably...
    bright colored breakfast shakes

    Light & Healthy Breakfasts: Part 3

    The finale of my 3-part series... Let's recap: In Part 1, I...
    chia seeds

    Light & Healthy Breakfasts: Part 2

    In Part 1 of this breakfast series, I showed you my favorite...
    Healthy breakfast recipe

    Light & Healthy Breakfasts: Part 1

    It's a good idea to eat breakfast to start your morning, however,...
    how much vitamin E is safe to take?

    How Much Vitamin E Is Good for Your Heart?

    Myth: Megadoses of vitamin E are good for your heart. Fact: Megadoses...
    supplements for health

    Why Supplement?

    For many people, nutritional supplementation is a must for improving and maintaining...
    flowers and a small bowl of mixed supplement capsules

    Q & A: Vitamins and Supplements

    Q: Can D-ribose be taken by those who have a defibrillator? The...
    Brightly colored fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients like carotenoids and flavonoids, pigments and natural chemical compounds that promote health.

    Phytochemicals: Carotenoids and Flavonoids

    Most of us know that fruits and veggies are good for us…maybe...
    spoons filled with healthy herbs and spices

    13 Awesome Herbs and Spices

    Food is a big part of growing up Italian—both eating it and...
    vegan keto foods healthy fats

    Vegan Keto Diets: Difficult, But Not Impossible

    Two of the most popular health “trends” these days are vegan and...
    weight loss may help reduce cancer risk

    Why Losing Weight May Be the Best Way to Prevent Cancer

    When I was seeing patients, my number one priority was helping them...
    salad and weights, 7 reasons to lose weight that will inspire and motivate

    7 Vital Reasons to Lose Weight

    If losing that double chin or fitting into your “young” jeans again...
    benefits of mediterranean diet

    Mediterranean Diet: Optimal Body and Brain Fuel

    Let’s face it: most of us “eat with our eyes.” We tend...
    an apple for healthy weight loss common diet myths debunked

    5 Diet Myths Debunked

    Have you resolved to lose weight in 2020? Join the club. Getting...
    benefits of dark chocolate

    Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Red Wine

    Is red wine good for you? Are there health benefits of chocolate?...

    Sinatra-Smart Smoothie Recipe

    Making this drink is a daily ritual for me, and I consider...
    healthy diet recipe steamed vegetables

    Steamed Vegetables

    In this video, my son, Step, and I prepare one of the...
    medicinal mushrooms

    Medicinal Mushrooms

    In this video, my son, Step, and I prepare a dish of...
    organic lamb

    Organic Lamb Recipe

    Savory lamb is packed with L-carnitine, a nutrient the body (especially the...
    kale and Brussels sprouts salad

    C-Power Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Some salads are rabbit food, others are hearty and jam-packed with nutrition....
    pumpkin recipes - soups and sides

    Fall-ing For Pumpkin Recipes

    Leaves are turning bright red, fiery orange and earthy ochre, then slowly...
    spicy vegetable soup with jalapeno garlic olive oil and Mexican spice blend

    Spicy Veggie Stew Recipe

    Hearty and nourishing, this vegetable stew is perfect on cold, fall days...
    healthy eggplant and chicken Parmesan recipes

    Healthy Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

    Do you love chicken or eggplant Parmesan? Although not fried or smothered...
    Lentil soup recipe

    Savory Lentil Soup and Salad Recipes

    If you’ve been coming to this site for a while, you probably...
    how to eat ginger for health benefits

    Health Benefits of Ginger

    You likely know ginger (Zingiber officinale) as a popular and versatile spice used...
    lemons and oranges for lemon chicken and no-mayo coleslaw recipes

    Citrus Chicken and No-Mayo Coleslaw Recipes

    Nobody feels like putting together elaborate meals in the summer, it’s just...
    berries are foods that lower blood sugar

    Delicious Foods that Lower Blood Sugar

    In the US, type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate....
    healthy, vibrant avocados on a table

    Avocado: Good for You, and Just Plain Good

    Now that it’s been proven that dietary fat isn’t the nemesis of...
    table full of high vibrational organic vegetables

    The Unhealthy Side of Organic

    As an anti-aging physician, I have frequently scratched my head wondering exactly...
    healthy foods for magnesium deficiency

    Low on Magnesium? Here are 5 Signs

    As an integrative doctor, one of the things I’m acutely tuned into...
    everyday vitamins and supplements

    So Many Dietary Supplements – How Do You Choose?

    When I started using dietary supplements in my cardiology practice, there weren’t...
    ribose molecule for heart health

    D-Ribose: What It Is and Why Every Heart Patient Needs It

    Whenever I write or speak about D-Ribose, most people are surprised to...
    CoQ10 may help autism

    Can CoenzymeQ10 Improve Symptoms of Autism?

    A research team in Slovakia has found - for the first time...
    help ease MS-related fatigue and depression

    Common Supplement May Help Ease MS-Related Fatigue & Depression

    A widely available nutritional supplement appears to offer effective relief for fatigue and depression...
  • Alt. Medicine
    • Earthing
    • Energy Medicine
    • Natural Remedies
    how to eat ginger for health benefits

    Health Benefits of Ginger

    You likely know ginger (Zingiber officinale) as a popular and versatile spice used...
    acupuncture needles resting on a stone

    Acupuncture Facts You Need to Know

    Why would anyone voluntarily submit themselves to being poked with a bunch...
    best indoor air purifying plants

    Indoor Plants that Clean the Air

    When you think of air pollution, you probably think about the air...
    beautiful forest where forest bathing can harness the benefits of nature

    Forest Bathing: Enjoying Nature’s Health Benefits

    Some people can’t see the forest for the trees. But others…well, they...
    peppermint leaves are a bad breath natural remedy

    Get Rid of Bad Breath With These 5 Natural Secrets

    In this new era of mask wearing, you may have received a...
    earthing can optimize facial health

    Earthing: An Alternative Anti-Aging Face Therapy?

    Can “Earthing,” or grounding, for an hour each day help you look...
    three kids laying in the grass with barefeet

    Why Walk Barefoot

    I go barefoot whenever I can. Why? I love the way it...

    Can Earthing Help With Diabetes?

    Type 2 diabetes ranks as one of the world’s fastest-growing chronic illnesses. According...
    children lay in the grass earthing with barefeet

    Grounding Q & A

    Since grounding (as we know it today) is so new to medical...
    Grounding, or Earthing, is connecting bare feet to the Earth's surface, as on the beach, and offers many benefits, including heart health support

    How Earthing Benefits the Heart

    In What is "Grounding" or "Earthing"?, we introduced the basics of “Earthing,”...
    acupuncture needles resting on a stone

    Acupuncture Facts You Need to Know

    Why would anyone voluntarily submit themselves to being poked with a bunch...
    happy couple living high vibrational energy lifestyle

    High-Vibration Is the New Organic

    There’s a saying that “everything old is new again.” We see it...
    woman getting acupuncture for health

    Acupuncture in the Modern World

    By Drew Sinatra, N.D., L.Ac., M.S.A. Most people today have heard about the...
    how to eat ginger for health benefits

    Health Benefits of Ginger

    You likely know ginger (Zingiber officinale) as a popular and versatile spice used...
    best indoor air purifying plants

    Indoor Plants that Clean the Air

    When you think of air pollution, you probably think about the air...
    beautiful forest where forest bathing can harness the benefits of nature

    Forest Bathing: Enjoying Nature’s Health Benefits

    Some people can’t see the forest for the trees. But others…well, they...
    peppermint leaves are a bad breath natural remedy

    Get Rid of Bad Breath With These 5 Natural Secrets

    In this new era of mask wearing, you may have received a...
    friends earthing in the woods to reduce cortisol levels

    Do You Suffer From Nature Deficiency?

    As a doctor, one of the things I always keep my eyes...
  • Detox & Toxins
    • Avoiding Toxins
    • Detox
    • EMF
    BPA bisphenol A in plastic bottles

    What Is BPA? How to Avoid This Ubiquitous Danger…

    Bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical used to harden plastic—is nothing new. It has...
    5g Health Risks - an uncharted road

    Understanding the Invisible Threat: 5G Health Risks

    Photo credit: melpomen © 123RF.com  We are a nation hooked on technology....
    bowl of bright, colorful and healthy cauliflower salad

    Detox with Delicious Cauliflower Salad

    Looking to eat healthier, more nutritious food, or shed a few extra...
    colorful raw artichoke hearts packed with antioxidants and health benefits

    Artichoke Nutritional Benefits

    One of the oldest foods known to man, artichokes date all the...
    best indoor air purifying plants

    Indoor Plants that Clean the Air

    When you think of air pollution, you probably think about the air...
    BPA bisphenol A in plastic bottles

    What Is BPA? How to Avoid This Ubiquitous Danger…

    Bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical used to harden plastic—is nothing new. It has...
    best indoor air purifying plants

    Indoor Plants that Clean the Air

    When you think of air pollution, you probably think about the air...
    bowl of cereal many foods have traces of GMOs

    Roundup for Breakfast?

    If there’s ever a topic that makes my blood boil, it’s GMOs....
    fresh tap water is it the best water to drink?

    The Best Water to Drink: Spring, Tap or Sparkling?

    I can’t lie. I’m more convinced than ever that eating an anti-inflammatory diet...
    reasons to eat organic foods

    7 Reasons to Eat Organic

    If you’re committed to a healthy lifestyle and doing everything you can...
    bowl of bright, colorful and healthy cauliflower salad

    Detox with Delicious Cauliflower Salad

    Looking to eat healthier, more nutritious food, or shed a few extra...
    how to detox with food

    The Best Ways To Detox in a Toxic World

    Hands down, environmental toxicity is one of the biggest health challenges we...
    how to detox by eating a healthy diet

    4 Yummy Detox Recipes

    Often when people think about detoxification, they envision long cleanses, fasts, and...
    girl smoking an e-cigarette

    E-Cigarettes Not a Good Way to Quit Smoking

    Are you or a loved one vaping with electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or...
    hypnosis to help quit smoking

    Can Hypnosis Help You Quit Smoking?

    Through a 2014 study at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts, researchers concluded that...
    5g Health Risks - an uncharted road

    Understanding the Invisible Threat: 5G Health Risks

    Photo credit: melpomen © 123RF.com  We are a nation hooked on technology....
    small boy with laptop on lap faces potential wifi dangers

    Wifi Dangers: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You

    Some threats to your health are obvious. For example, you probably won’t...
    cell phone courtesy

    Cell Phone Courtesy – A Little Can Go a Long Way

    By HeartMD Institute Editor-In-Chief Marchann Sinatra Blake Yes, cell phones are entertaining...
    girl laying down talking on cell phone

    Are Cell Phones & Wi-Fi Safe for Children?

    We live in an ever-expanding environment of man-made frequencies that feed an...
    does cell phone radiation affect health?

    Cell Phone Radiation and Our Health

    Cell phones and other wireless technologies like WiFi have certainly brought convenience...
  • Stress & Stress Relief
    • Effects of Stress
    • Emotional Health & Wellness
    • Heart Rate Variability
    • Massage
    • Yoga & Meditation
    girl with muscle tension that disrupted sleep cycles

    Is Nighttime Tension Ruining Your Sleep Cycle?

    You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning feeling...
    woman decluttering fridge to reduce stress

    Want Better Health? Declutter!

    Hands down, keeping your stress in check is one of the best...
    woman copes with stress after natural disaster

    Managing Stress and Rebuilding Your Life After Natural Disaster

    For several years, my wife Jan and I have been splitting time...
    group of women, their unique risk factors for heart disease and heart attack

    Women, Heart Attacks and Emotionality

    A few years back, we lost two Hollywood legends—Debbie Reynolds and her...
    woman smiling without stress, tips for reducing stress

    7 Powerful Ways to Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy

    When I was 13, I got my first lesson in how profoundly...
    girl with muscle tension that disrupted sleep cycles

    Is Nighttime Tension Ruining Your Sleep Cycle?

    You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning feeling...
    woman copes with stress after natural disaster

    Managing Stress and Rebuilding Your Life After Natural Disaster

    For several years, my wife Jan and I have been splitting time...
    woman smiling without stress, tips for reducing stress

    7 Powerful Ways to Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy

    When I was 13, I got my first lesson in how profoundly...
    woman feeling stressed, how to lower the stress hormone cortisol

    Dangerous Cortisol Levels: How to Reduce Them

    Dr. Sinatra, I was just diagnosed with elevated cortisol. How can I...
    woman experiencing symptoms of stress

    Acute Stress Can Kill You – What About Chronic Stress?

    Tense, sore shoulders. Snapping or blowing up at others easily. Feeling overwhelmed,...
    woman decluttering fridge to reduce stress

    Want Better Health? Declutter!

    Hands down, keeping your stress in check is one of the best...
    group of women, their unique risk factors for heart disease and heart attack

    Women, Heart Attacks and Emotionality

    A few years back, we lost two Hollywood legends—Debbie Reynolds and her...
    Depressed woman at the beach. Learn facts about depression and natural ways to fight depression

    Depression: Facts, Myths and Remedies

    No one likes when the days get shorter, including me. It’s easy...
    how to prevent stress and tension headaches

    How to Handle Tension, or Stress, Headaches

    At one point or another, we’ve all had a tension headache, also...
    family and friends gathered for the holiday

    The Importance of Family & Friends This Holiday Season

    After making your gift list and checking it twice, don’t forget to...
    doctor looking at heart rate variability chart

    Heart Rate Variability

    Heart rate variability (HRV) - the measure of the variation in time...
    Grounding, or Earthing, is connecting bare feet to the Earth's surface, as on the beach, and offers many benefits, including heart health support

    How Earthing Benefits the Heart

    In What is "Grounding" or "Earthing"?, we introduced the basics of “Earthing,”...

    7 Reasons to Get a Massage

    Most people enjoy a massage, though some don't believe it's worth the...
    woman gets health benefits from massage

    Massage and Other Touch Therapies

    Over the years, many cultures have practiced “hands-on” healing (sometimes called “spiritual”...
    Attractive young woman in a yoga position on a beautiful beach

    Studies Show Meditation Reduces Anxiety and Risk of Stress-Related Disorders

    Lower your anxiety and risk of stress-related disorders! Improve your energy! Put the...
    yoga scores cardiovascular benefits

    Yoga Gets High Marks for Cardiovascular Benefits

    Add yoga to your list of heart-friendly habits. That’s the conclusion from...
    yoga may help lower blood pressure

    Lower Your Blood Pressure with Yoga

    The beneficial effects of yoga on blood pressure have been studied going...
    the many benefits of meditation

    Benefits of Meditation

    What do Paul McCartney, actor Hugh Jackman, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, shock jock...
    yoga sequence

    Hatha Yoga

    "Yoga is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "union" - a perfect description...
  • Health A-Z
    • Anti-Aging
    • Asthma & Allergies
    • Cancer
    • Cold & Flu / Immunity
    • Diabetes
    • Drugs
    • Exercise
    • Kids' Health
    • Men's Health
    • Myth-or-Fact? Videos
    • Other Videos
    • Pain Management
    • Procedures
    • Women's Health
    group of seniors exercising for Alzheimer's prevention

    Alzheimer’s Prevention: What You Need to Know

    Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most debilitating and dreaded age-related conditions...
    berries are foods that lower blood sugar

    Delicious Foods that Lower Blood Sugar

    In the US, type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate....
    man experiencing whiplash neck pain after being in a car accident

    How to Relieve Neck Pain Caused by Whiplash

    By Brent Wells, D.C. and Stephen Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C. Most of us...
    acupuncture needles resting on a stone

    Acupuncture Facts You Need to Know

    Why would anyone voluntarily submit themselves to being poked with a bunch...
    woman suffering with sciatica back pain

    Natural Ways To Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain

    By Brent Wells, D.C. If you struggle with sciatic nerve pain, you...
    group of seniors exercising for Alzheimer's prevention

    Alzheimer’s Prevention: What You Need to Know

    Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most debilitating and dreaded age-related conditions...
    heart healthy olive oil that benefits the brain

    Boost Your Brain Health with Olive Oil

    I don’t often watch talk shows or reality television, and have never...
    beautiful forest where forest bathing can harness the benefits of nature

    Forest Bathing: Enjoying Nature’s Health Benefits

    Some people can’t see the forest for the trees. But others…well, they...
    adults hiking and staying active to promote neurogeneis

    Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?

    “Use it or lose it.” That’s what we’ve always believed to be...
    generation x and millennials

    Why Generation X Runs from Doctors

    Not surprisingly, members of Generation X - that “sandwich generation” between the...
    peanut_food_allergies_no_more_peanut_butter_sandwiches_in_kids_lunches

    Food Allergies So Common Now —Why?

    Fifty years ago, food allergies were rare—almost unheard of. But that’s certainly...
    asthma and heart disease

    More Evidence of Strong Link Between Asthma & Heart Disease

    Researchers are continuing to find strong evidence linking asthma to the risk...
    dandelion flower with its seeds blowing in the wind

    Fight Allergy Symptoms With These Treatments!

    Experts are predicting a doozy of a season, not good news for...
    allergies and heart disease

    Can Allergies Increase Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

    Before I moved to Florida a few years ago, I spent most...
    woman with allergies blowing her nose with a tissue

    Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments

    Do you experience some of these upper respiratory symptoms – seasonally or...
    weight loss may help reduce cancer risk

    Why Losing Weight May Be the Best Way to Prevent Cancer

    When I was seeing patients, my number one priority was helping them...
    household cancer prevention tips including radon gas warning

    Cancer Prevention Starts In the Home

    For the last 90 years, heart disease has consistently remained the leading...
    Breast cancer in men

    Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

    It’s October again, which means we’re awash in a sea of pink—the...
    family history of breast cancer and recurrence

    Family History of Breast Cancer: Related to Recurrence?

    According to a 2015 study in the British Journal of Surgery, women who...
    fresh organic fruits and vegetables are a great way to beat breast cancer with diet

    Reduce Breast Cancer Risk with These Fruits and Veggies

    The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that about one-third of the...
    cold and flu prevention

    10 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

    There are a lot of reasons to love the upcoming winter season......
    symptoms of a cold can keep you from enjoying the beauty and crispness of the fall season

    Cold vs. Flu ­– How to Recognize, Treat and Prevent Both

    'Tis the season to think about immunity...it’s time to protect against cold...
    wash hands to prevent a cold

    Ways to Prevent a Cold and Ease Cold Symptoms

    The common cold is the most frequent, though generally mild, human disease...
    Administering a flu shot

    Flu Shot and Other Ways to Prevent the Flu

    Flu season is upon us again – a potentially miserable time of...
    how to avoid germs and infections at the pool

    How to Avoid Germs & Infections in the Swimming Pool

    It’s hot…the middle of summer…the pool beckons. But if the water has...
    berries are foods that lower blood sugar

    Delicious Foods that Lower Blood Sugar

    In the US, type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate....
    couple works on lowering blood sugar

    How to Lower Blood Sugar

    The term “blood sugar” gets thrown around often in conversations about health...
    artichokes for diabetic diet

    12 Food Facts Diabetics Should Know

    Can food protect you against diabetes? You bet it can! My new...
    convenience food linked to obesity

    Availability of Convenience Foods Linked to Increased Diabetes and Obesity Risk

    What do fast food restaurants and convenience stores have in common? Short...
    cooking eggs

    Eat Eggs to Reduce Risk of Diabetes

    That’s the conclusion of a 2015 population-based study from Finland through which...
    doctors review x-ray

    Q & A: Cardiac Drugs

    **Q: If you have diabetes managed with medication (not insulin), high blood...
    depressed middle-aged man

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