Dr. Sinatra's HeartMD Institute
Dr. Stephen Sinatra
When I was seeing patients, my number one priority was helping them keep their hearts as healthy as possible. We’d talk about lifestyle, diet, medications—whatever each individual situation called for. Inevitably, we’d end up talking about their other… Continue Reading
For the last 90 years, heart disease has consistently remained the leading cause of death, claiming the lives of 375,000 Americans every year. But in recent years, according to the CDC, a new trend has emerged: In some… Continue Reading
It’s October again, which means we’re awash in a sea of pink—the annual symbol of breast cancer awareness. Each year, more than 250,000 women are diagnosed with this terrible disease. Another 40,000 will succumb to it. Campaign participants… Continue Reading
According to a 2015 study in the British Journal of Surgery, women who have been treated for breast cancer, and who have a close family history of the disease, are not at greater risk of recurrence than breast cancer patients… Continue Reading
The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that about one-third of the 1.4 million cancers that occur every year in the United States can be prevented, in part, by making healthier food choices, and that a variety of vegetables and… Continue Reading
There’s tons of research out there to support an enthusiastic, “yes!” I’ve written about it in my book, The Healing Kitchen… In my book, I introduce you to lots of dietary changes that can make a big difference in… Continue Reading
That’s right! Through a 2015 study, researchers concluded that some women can significantly reduce their risk of endometrial cancer by taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements and eating fish. The women in the study were all between the ages of 50-79… Continue Reading
A major study has shown that healthier lifestyle practices result in “considerable” benefits for the prevention of cancer. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involved more than a half-million adults aged 50 to 71 who were followed for an… Continue Reading
Researchers continue to find an association between red meat consumption and breast cancer. Red meats refer to beef, lamb, and pork – meats that are dark in color when raw. A 2014 Harvard study monitoring more than 44,000 women over 13 years… Continue Reading
The link between red and processed meat to colorectal cancer was reconfirmed in a 2014 review of research conducted by the National Cancer Institute. The findings were “convincing,” said the investigators of the studies they analyzed, which included… Continue Reading
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