In my days of active practice, one of the most common consultations I used to have was with patients who came in because they didn’t feel like their hearts were beating properly anymore. Some described skipped beats. Others,… Continue Reading
Magnesium
Magnesium-Rich Foods
Mg. If you know your periodic table, you recognize that as the chemical symbol for magnesium. Magnesium is truly an amazing mineral. It’s involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including the creation and use… Continue Reading
Are Pistachios Good For You? You Bet!
If you’re a health nut, the pistachio is one of your healthiest snack choices. Encased in its tiny shell is a treasure trove of nutrients, from vitamins and minerals to antioxidants and cholesterol-lowering nutrients. Pistachios also have excellent anti-inflammatory powers…. Continue Reading
Causes of Fatigue
Tired all the time? There can be many causes of fatigue, and obviously, if the fatigue persists you should see a doctor. But your doctor may not know the answer… Meanwhile, you need to work, function, and live…. Continue Reading
Soda Weakens Bones and Increases Women’s Risk of Hip Fracture
Soda weakens bones and makes women more prone to hip fractures when they are older, warns a 2014 Harvard University study. Researchers conducted an analysis of quadrennial questionnaires filled out over a 30 year period by more than… Continue Reading
Heart Patients Beware! Too Much Exercise May Be Harmful to Your Health.
It’s a well-known fact that too little physical activity − being sedentary – is a real health risk. But did you know that too much can be bad for you too? A 2014 study in the British Medical Journal, analyzed the self-reported… Continue Reading
Age-Related Hearing Loss – Can You Stop it or Slow it Down?
Age-related hearing loss is common. Is it possible to slow it down or even stop it? What can you do about age-related hearing loss? As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of elderly patients over the years, I… Continue Reading
Is Medication the Only Relief for Migraines?
If you look at a physician’s desk reference for treating migraines you will literally find an A to Z roster of medications – from Alsuma to Zomig… Migraines – Beyond Drugs! Myth: Get a migraine, treat it with… Continue Reading
Do Healthy Eaters Need Supplements?
Myth: If you eat a good, balanced diet, you don’t need supplements! Fact: Much scientific evidence validates the benefits − even lifesaving benefits − of many nutritional supplements. My Recommendation: Go for optimum health. Supplement smartly. Many doctors… Continue Reading
Is Fish Good for Your Heart?
For years, we doctors have been advising our patients to eat more fish because of the vast amount of research showing that fish is good for the heart. In general, that’s true. But it’s also true that not… Continue Reading