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Category: Stroke

Attention women: Do you know the signs of this common heart issue?

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dr. Fred

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 [...]

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This relaxing morning ritual significantly slashes stroke and dementia risk

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Dr. Fred

I’m not a coffee drinker—but I know a lot of coffee lovers. And as I regularly report, you really don’t have to give up your morning cup of joe for better health.   As for me, I love brewing up a [...]

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The simple secret to a long life after stroke

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Dr. Fred

I realize I harp on exercise all the time. But the fact is, study after study shows that consistent movement really is one of the single best ways to save your own life.   And it doesn’t even [...]

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The hazards of too much sleep

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Dr. Fred

If you caught yesterday’s Reality Health Check, then you know that a good night’s sleep can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. So now, allow me to issue a serious caveat [...]

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Why early menopause could mean an early grave

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Dr. Fred

Loss of bone mass might be the most notorious risk of menopause. But these age-related hormonal shifts pose a risk to a woman’s heart, too. And do you want to know what’s even riskier? Early [...]

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Sleep loss opens the door to an early death

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dr. Fred

Heart disease may be losing ground to cancer as America’s top killer. But don’t think for a second that this makes it any less lethal. By the numbers, heart disease is still the country’s leading [...]

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The war on cholesterol just turned deadly

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Dr. Fred

I’ve never been one to buy into the cholesterol myth…ever. In fact, for most people, I don’t think cholesterol matters one bit. Which is why I’ve long been a vocal opponent against the stringent [...]

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The simplest way to slash your stroke risk in half

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Dr. Fred

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 [...]

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The AHA’s statin stance is exactly what you’d expect

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Dr. Fred

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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Pneumonia is lethal — in more ways than one

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Dr. Fred

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 [...]

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