American medicine is filled with so many contradictions, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with what’s really true. And truth be told, I think it comes down to the fact that most doctors rely on [...]
Category: Heart Health
Chronic heartburn is a true health hazard
Chronic heartburn is pretty commonplace, so you might assume it’s just a harmless nuisance. But the fact is, left unchecked, ongoing reflux (technically known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease [...]
Heart disease is just one cigarette away
We all know people who light up a cigarette or two when they’re out for drinks or after a particularly stressful day. Maybe you’re one of them. After all, it’s easy to let an occasional puff [...]
Get a younger, fitter heart in two years or less
There’s no question that bad habits catch up with you. That’s why I’m always telling you to eat and exercise like your life depends on it. Because, quite literally, it does. Let’s assume for a [...]
“New” but NOT improved
Why the AHA’s blood pressure guidelines put you at risk—and what you should do instead You’d better buckle up, because here we go again… Back in December’s newsletter, I shared the good, the [...]
New U.S. blood pressure guidelines—same old story
In a shot heard ‘round the world, the new U.S. blood pressure guidelines have been released. And needless to say, not everyone’s bursting at the seams with joy about the recommendations—myself [...]
Good public policy heals hearts — and the divide
Today is Christmas. And in the spirit of service and goodwill toward men, here’s a little something to hang your hopes on… According to researchers, we could slash heart disease rates in the U.S. [...]
The good, the bad, and the deadly: Breaking down the new “official” blood pressure guidelines for diabetics
One day, the American Diabetes Association will get their facts straight and actually start doing something to help stop this country’s escalating diabetes epidemic. But unfortunately, today is [...]
When sugar’s on the menu, no one is safe
Until the American Heart Association (AHA) decides to stop ignoring the facts and start doing its job, I feel obligated to report on the real threats to your heart health. And guess what? Sugar [...]
The faster, cheaper way to predict a heart attack
I am a big fan of coronary artery calcium (CAC) score testing, in the right patients, of course. In my practice, I use it pretty much exclusively to decide if my patients with high cholesterol [...]
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