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 [...]
Category: Heart Health
Consistent exercise helps Alzheimer’s patients ward off deadly falls
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: What’s good for the heart is good for the head. And no, I’m not just waxing poetic in honor of another Valentine’s Day on the books. Those are the [...]
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, [...]
The pill-free “prescription” that rivals blood pressure drugs
Yesterday, I mentioned the role that blue light plays in insomnia. And warned you to avoid sources — whether it’s your TV, smartphone, or even the LED lights at your local supermarket — too close [...]
The simplest way to save your bones and your heart
Every few years, a new superstar supplement enters the spotlight. And right now, the latest and greatest is vitamin K2. Now, my patients and longtime readers will recognize immediately that [...]
Restricting salt won’t save your heart
Consider this recent discovery a late Christmas present from me to you: As it turns out, salt isn’t so bad for your heart after all. I know, I know… I’ve been telling you that for years now. But [...]
The fastest way to make — or break — your health this holiday season
Christmas is right around the corner — with New Year’s right on its heels. So you may be waiting until January 1st to start paying attention to your diet again. And rationalizing that “just one [...]
Pneumonia is lethal — in more ways than one
While we’re still on the subject of winter coughs, I’d like to take a moment to talk about one of the more serious risks involved with respiratory infections. In fact, it can be lethal. Pneumonia [...]