Many patients schedule a visit to the Kahn Center (office or virtual) because they have learned they inherited a cholesterol molecule called Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a). This particle, Lp(a), is found…
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The basics of cardiovascular health (CVH) remain a whole food, plant-based diet, fitness, avoidance of smoking, and adequate sleep. Beyond these pillars, sauna bathing has a suprising large amount of…
At the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, we have a toolbox that is broad and includes food based approaches. For over 7 years, one of those tools has been the…
Longevity is increasing worldwide due to improvements in healthcare and living standards. Aging is often associated with disability and multiple health concerns. To address these challenges, effective interventions are essential….
As many women suffer and die of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as men but may get less attention in general (not at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. The American Heart…
In my preventive clinic, the focus is long-term cardiac but cancer, diabetes, and dementia risk is reviewed. A largely ignored pathway of disease known as advanced glycation end-product (AGEs) accumulation…
In the 1600’s, the leading physician in England (Thomas Sydenham, MD) wrote that “A man is as old as his arteries”. We would now change that to “A person is…
The official recommendation of achieving at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week is associated with lower risk of adverse cardiovascular events and represents an important public health…
The Rolling Stones sang the phrase “I can’t get no, satisfaction” and many of us still rock to their music. However, with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remaining a leading global health…
The notion that plant-based diets are optimal for health and prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) goes back at least to the 1950’s. Yet, “food wars” still exist with some denying the…
