Dr. Sinatra's HeartMD Institute
Dr. Stephen Sinatra
Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not just 50 years ago the condition didn’t have a name. It wasn’t until 1975 that Lyme disease was first identified. Even so, researchers and doctors continued… Continue Reading
For at least the last couple of decades, I’ve discussed the dangers of chronic inflammation and its link to countless health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. In fact, for the majority of my heart disease patients,… Continue Reading
“Atherosclerosis.” It’s part and parcel of having diagnosed cardiovascular disease, but most people have trouble pronouncing it, let alone explaining it. Let’s take a closer look at what this mouthful is, and what you can do to prevent… Continue Reading
“Would you like a drink?” It’s a question asked millions of times a day in restaurants, bars, and homes everywhere. Having a drink with someone has long been an experience of connection and belonging, shared by friends and… Continue Reading
What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a condition where heart muscle tissue becomes damaged, diseased, enlarged, or stretched out and thinned (dilated), and thus weakened. It is common, though lesser known, type of heart disease. Typically, heart disease involves inflammation… Continue Reading
The list of conventional risk factors for cardiovascular disease does not include loss or lack of intimacy. You’ll see the usual risk factors that research has repeatedly examined and the media reports on: older age, unfavorable family history,… Continue Reading
Following a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference for young women in preventing heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women. That’s the conclusion of a 2015 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in which… Continue Reading
It’s American Heart Month once again, a time when health officials scramble to action with trumpets blaring to remind the public about preventing heart disease… To be sure, much of the fanfare and accompanying advice is solid. Like cutting… Continue Reading
The healthier your lifestyle, the less your risk of heart failure (HF), the leading cause of hospitalization in women over the age of 65. That’s the conclusion of an analysis of data from more than 80,000 post-menopausal women who provided… Continue Reading
Chronic inflammatory disorders, such as auto-immune conditions and psoriasis, raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This conclusion was reached after British medical statisticians used a national primary care database – the largest in the world – to compare a group… Continue Reading