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Heart Disease By the Numbers
January 29, 2019
Download the hi-res PDF of this infographic.   Quiz: Test Your Heart Attack IQ … See more
Could you have a heart attack? Reduce your odds through these tips
January 28, 2019
Reduce your heart attack risks
(BPT) - Many Americans consider themselves well-informed and attentive when it comes to their health. That’s why it's so puzzling that many remain unfazed by the threat of heart disease. That was among the findings of the MDVIP Heart Attack IQ Survey, a national study showing Americans are more… See more
Why My Patients Aren't Having Heart Attacks
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
January 27, 2019
why patients in my primary care practice haven't had heart attacks
It has become clear to me, after more than 35 years of medical practice, that the traditional approach to cardiovascular disease is missing the boat. Just look at these dismal statistics: Heart disease has been the No. 1 cause of death in this country since 1900. Somebody has a heart attack… See more
Five Myths About Heart Disease
January 25, 2019
Alan Reisinger, MD, Baltimore, MD:
There are some unfortunately well entrenched myths about heart disease. Be Strong-Hearted Inspiration Center … See more
Your Doctor Can Help You Control Heart Disease Risk Despite Your Genetics
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 18, 2019
What Should I Do If Heart Disease Runs in My Family
Exercising, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, managing weight, controlling stress and avoiding tobacco can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. But sometimes genetics trump even the healthiest of lifestyles. You can do everything right and still be diagnosed with coronary artery… See more
Heart Disease Linked to Low Estrogen and Testosterone Levels
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2018
Low levels of estrogen and testosterone play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among Americans. The link is to the most common type of heart disease, coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD develops when cholesterol and other substances accumulate along… See more
Should You Be Taking Low-Dose Aspirin for Heart Attack Prevention? Check with Your Doctor
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 2, 2018
Should I Take Low-Dose Aspirin
Have you seen the recent study on low-dose aspirins? It’s gotten a lot of media attention because it contradicts conventional wisdom that low-dose aspirin therapy helps prevent heart attacks.  For years, doctors have recommended daily low-dose aspirin therapy for patients with or at risk for… See more
Another Study Finds Multivitamins Don’t Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2018
Multivitamins Don't Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
More than one-third of Americans take multivitamins, despite little evidence that they help (there’s little evidence they cause harm either). And now a new study says multivitamins don’t promote cardiovascular health.… See more
Smoking and Diabetes Are Linked to Brain Calcifications
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2018
Smoking and Diabetes Raise Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Here’s one more reason to give up smoking: brain calcifications. If you smoke or have diabetes, you have an increased risk of developing calcifications in the hippocampus, the portion of the brain responsible for memory, emotions and… See more
6 Things Besides Food That Can Cause High Cholesterol
July 17, 2018
Waist circumference can influence your cholesterol levels
As a family physician in Alexandria, Virginia, I’m routinely asked by patients, “What should I eat to lower my cholesterol?” It’s an important question. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in all your cells. When you have too much of it, it can stick to the lining of your blood vessels,… See more

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