One of the great debates for decades has been what nutrients cause atherosclerosis like coronary heart disease (CHD). The major players argued back and forth have been saturated fat, mainly…
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The landmark research of Nathan Pritkin, Dean Ornish, MD, Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, Joel Fuhrman, MD and others has demonstrated the potential to reverse atherosclerosis in heart arteries using diet and…
If you follow the headlines, messages to the public about the value of taking a daily aspirin have been very confusing. A series of studies in 2018 showed that in…
As my clinic is the called the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, there is a focus on the science of healthspan and lifespan. Measuring and halting or reversing vascular (arterial)…
A fundamental habit for optimal health, longevity, and freedom from heart diseased is regular physical activity. Walking is the most common natural fitness habit across the world, whether as part…
High doses of cholesterol lowering statin medications are strongly recommended in patients at very high risk (VHR) of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, concerns about statin-associated adverse effects result in…
Chronic diseases like coronary heart disease (CHD), diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), cancers, and dementia are associated with over 80% of all healthcare costs and are the dominant cause of…
Did you know that 75% cases of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke events, are preventable? Even the feared Alzheimer’s dementia is proving to be preventable and reversible…
My hope is that in many decades my tombstone will say “he convinced the medical system to screen for early and silent heart disease”. While we strive to identify asymptomatic…
The impact of long-term endurance sport participation (on top of a healthy lifestyle) on coronary atherosclerosis and acute cardiac events remains controversial. Some reports in the last decade have indicated…
