Who would have ever thought that we would have to make a choice between saving our bones and saving our hearts? For most, taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement seems reasonable to prevent osteoporosis, but according to a recent … Read More
When I began my cardiology practice, oh so many years ago, my training led me to believe that most heart attacks occurred in men. Many of my heart-specialist colleagues were less aggressive in their evaluation and management of women who … Read More
The consumption of fish and fish oils has been shown to protect against cardiovascular disease, one of the top causes of death in the United States. A recent large-scale study chose to look at the effect of regular fish consumption … Read More
Popping a daily folic acid (also referred to as folate) supplement might not be a key to preventing heart disease, new research indicates, which is consistent with a previous study we reported on. But just because a folic acid supplement … Read More
Remember when you were in preschool and had a daily naptime? Have you ever been on the verge of exhaustion during a long day at work and just wish you could go back to those nursery school days? Turns out … Read More
A very attractive 48-year-old woman was in my office last week trying desperately to lose weight. At most, she was 10 lbs. overweight, but for vanity’s sake had decided to try one of the 1,000 plans guaranteeing an easy path … Read More
Mercury from eating fish does not raise risk of stroke or heart disease, according to a toenail study. Yes, a toenail study involving tens of thousands of toenails suggests that normal consumption of fish in a regular diet is probably … Read More
Not long ago, a close member of my family called to tell me that he wanted to have a cardiac stress test and “Did I think that it was a good thing to do?” Without hesitation, I told him it … Read More
