Did you know that the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) publishes a list of potentially inappropriate medications for older adults, aged 65 and older? (If I were the head of that society, the [...]
Category: Heart Health
Yes, smoke-polluted air is TOXIC (tips to protect yourself!)
Millions of Americans are seeing an eerie fog looming overhead, smelling smoke, and hearing about CODE RED air quality alerts. And the scene here in New York City is like straight out of a movie. [...]
Walking protects against this serious, often fatal condition
Walking is the most common type of physical activity for older folks. It’s also the most underrated. But let me be clear: This form of exercise is effective. It helps prevent multiple chronic [...]
[WOMEN] Daily chores SLASH your risk of this leading cause of death
The last thing you want to do after a long day is clean the kitchen, sweep the floor, or take out the trash. But what if I told you doing daily household chores like this could SLASH your risk [...]
Boost flavor and lower your blood pressure!?
If you’ve ever watched one of my cooking videos, you already know I’m a big believer in seasoning your food with various herbs and spices. For one, they add a ton of flavor. But more [...]
These 3 steps can save your heart AND your brain
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide—a terrifying statistic no one wants to be part of. The problem is, knowing your risk for heart disease can be difficult. Especially since [...]
Be kind to yourself this Valentine’s Day—your heart will thank you
For Valentine’s Day this year, I thought I’d talk to you about love… with a little twist. In fact, today’s message is something my own therapist taught me years ago. It’s not something I have [...]
Attention women: Do you know the signs of this common heart issue?
February is American Heart Month. So, I want to address a very serious issue that you can’t afford to ignore—especially if you’re a woman. In fact, twice as many women die every year from [...]
The “perfect” bedtime for better heart protection
I remember how I used to read about biorhythms in the newspaper when I was in grade school. They were published in the newspaper alongside the horoscope and comics. But the science was never [...]
Ditch the aspirin and do THIS instead for ultimate heart protection
Yesterday, we talked about the latest reason why aspirin therapy isn’t the safest choice for patients looking to prevent cardiovascular events. Even as a form of secondary prevention (that is, [...]