Just the Right Amount of Dairy Does a Body Good
byWe’ve all heard that milk does a body good — but just how good? It turns out that adequate dairy consumption may lead to…
Heart Healthy Diet
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both women and men. Daily food and beverage choices offer advantages or disadvantages when it comes to heart health. Learn to make smart, heart-healthy choices.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 5 Things You Should Know
byOmega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of press coverage lately, including a new article about how they may impair chemotherapy treatment. Before you…
Vitamin K: The New Heart Disease Fighter
byVitamin K to the rescue for prevention of heart disease! Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that plays a major role in…
Vitamin E Packs a Mean Disease-Fighting Punch
byAre you at risk for developing cardiovascular disease or of having a heart attack? Considering that more than 1 million Americans suffer heart attacks…
Bone Health vs. Heart Health: A New Calcium Dilemma
byWho would have ever thought that we would have to make a choice between saving our bones and saving our hearts? For most, taking…
Bite into Watermelon, Lower Your Blood Pressure
byAccording to the CDC, 25 percent of U.S. adults are living with prehypertension, an elevated blood pressure level that is high but not quite…
Update on Women and Their Hearts: No Longer Second-Class Citizens
byWhen I began my cardiology practice, oh so many years ago, my training led me to believe that most heart attacks occurred in men. …
Will Cutting Back on Salt Really Lower Your Blood Pressure?
byWill nixing the salt shaker actually help lower your blood pressure? New research suggests that it might help lower systolic blood pressure in people…
Cholesterol Drugs Fast Food Pharmacy: Pop a Pill with Your Big Mac
bywas linked to diabetes today. Which is worse, diabetes or heart disease? Let”s go to the fast food restaurant, super size our meal and…
Choose Safe: The Salmon Shopping Guide
bySalmon has emerged as one of the “super-foods” encouraged by health professionals as a highly nutrient-rich food. But while there are many benefits associated…