I truly never thought I’d see the day that the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) would agree with me on something. But there’s a first for everything. [...]
Category: Heart Disease
An aspirin a day WON’T keep the doctor away
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m always excited when a study comes along that makes us challenge our long-held beliefs—and by “our,” I mean the vast majority of modern American medical [...]
Protect your heart with a Mediterranean-style siesta
After Tuesday’s discussion, you might think the easiest way to ward off stroke risk is to take a high-quality fish oil supplement. And it’s true—getting the right amount of EPA/DHA every day is [...]
What your doctor isn’t telling you about fish oil
If you’ve been following the conversation around fish oils, you’ve probably noticed their effectiveness is being attacked at an alarming rate. And you know what? It’s not surprising. Conventional [...]
Another cooked-up egg controversy cracks apart
You know what would be nice? If people in this country were half as charged up about what’s going on in American politics as they are about the supposed “dangers” of eggs. But I’ll say this: The [...]
A healthier heart is right outside your door…
Yesterday, I offered a timely reminder on the importance of your cardiorespiratory fitness in slashing your stroke risk — and your risk of any form of heart disease in general. The stroke [...]
The simplest way to slash your stroke risk in half
One of my best friends recently passed away from stroke complications. So when news recently broke that 1990s teen heartthrob Luke Perry died of the same condition at only 52 years old, I knew [...]
Replace your meds with a gym membership
Every time a study is published touting the incredible health benefits of exercise, I always wonder how it got to see the light of day… And this latest study is no exception. Because if everyone [...]
Think twice before you pour that glass of milk
While we’re on the subject of the AHA’s fuzzy logic, let me direct your attention to another recent study on the subject of heart disease. This one deals with the ever-controversial subject of [...]
The AHA’s statin stance is exactly what you’d expect
The American Heart Association (AHA) just issued its first statement on the harms of statins. And wouldn’t you know? They insist that the drugs’ benefits vastly outweigh their risks. Honestly, [...]
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