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 [...]
Tag: stroke
This relaxing morning ritual significantly slashes stroke and dementia risk
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 [...]
The life-saving benefits of peace and quiet
I talk about the negative impact of pollution a lot in this space. Air pollution… environmental pollution… even light pollution. But one topic I haven’t covered? Noise pollution. Yes, it’s a real [...]
The easy way to double your protection against stroke
These days, recommendations for the “right” amount of exercise are all over the place. And I’m sure it’s incredibly confusing. But there’s one thing everyone can agree on: Exercise increases [...]
Beware this dangerous, stroke-inducing drug combo
I spent a good portion of my medical residency taking people off of unnecessary medications — and it’s still a primary focus in my practice to this day. So I’ll never understand why mainstream [...]
NEWS BRIEF: Snuffing out the deadly misconceptions about smoking
We have a ways to go before all doctors routinely ask their patients about important lifestyle factors like sugar intake, sleep habits, or even exercise routines. But there’s not a practicing [...]
Why the secret to stroke prevention may lie in your gut
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that scientists launched the Human Microbiome Project. And to be honest, I’m a little shocked that it ever even happened. (Especially since a complete [...]
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