Not guilty…and it’s about time. That’s my take on the 2015 finding of the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that cholesterol in food is “not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.” Until now, the “official” position on cholesterol consumption… Continue Reading
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Change Lifestyle to Reduce Risk of # 1 Cause of Hospitalization in Women Over 65
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
Types of Cholesterol
There are all sorts of pages on the Web right now that still reflect outdated, overly simplified information about cholesterol, and your doctor may also be telling you the same things. Here are the basics of cholesterol that… Continue Reading
Easy, Healthy Summer Cookouts & Picnics
Summer cookouts and picnics with family and friends can be heart-healthy – just follow these tips! My PAMM Diet You probably already know that I’m a big proponent of what I call the Pan-Asian Modified Mediterranean, or “PAMM,”… Continue Reading
Psoriasis Raises Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Over the years in my cardiology practice, I encountered many patients with psoriasis, a chronic, autoimmune disease that can develop on any part of the body. The most common form appears as raised, red patches and a silvery… Continue Reading
Can You Slow Down Aging?
Myth: You can’t slow down aging. Fact: You can definitely stay healthier longer and enjoy a better quality of life. My Recommendation: It’s not rocket science. Make smart lifestyle choices. As a cardiologist and anti–aging specialist, I have… Continue Reading
Best Foods to Fight Cancer
Did you know that an estimated 30 to 40 percent of all cancers are directly connected to obesity and the foods we eat? Not a surprising statistic, since inflammation is linked to the development of cancer and obesity,… Continue Reading
Brain Stent Study Ends Abruptly
On Sept. 7, 2011, researchers pulled the plug on a randomized trial designed to compare treatments for an extremely common cause of stroke: atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis. Reason being, the experimental group of patients who received surgical stents… Continue Reading
Types of Arrhythmias
Most of us take our heart’s continual and steady beating for granted, that is, until our heart skips beats or starts to palpitate, or race. When our heart gets out of sync, either by pulsating in an irregular… Continue Reading
My PAMM Anti-Inflammatory Diet
What’s the best diet for weight maintenance, heart health and overall body health? Hands down, the truly anti-inflammatory, Pan-Asian Modified Mediterranean Diet – meet PAMM: a blend of the best of traditional Asian and Mediterranean dietary approaches. Best… Continue Reading