You hear a lot about vitamin D for health, particularly during the pandemic. Now we’ll get more naturally as the calendar brings sunnier, longer days. Vitamin D is made in…
(Graphic: Advanced Body Scan) Twice-monthly health columns are written by a practicing cardiologist, clinical professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac…
“Cholesterol levels matter. Cholesterol levels don’t matter.” There is confusion in the media with headlines that blood cholesterol levels are “no longer a target” for disease prevention, so enjoy your…
Dr. Joel Kahn: “Fill at least half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal.” By Dr. Joel Kahn Living a long life absent medical issues like heart attacks, lung…
(Photo: DepositPhotos) For many people, 2020 may have been the most stressful year of their lives. The Covid19 virus, the lockdowns, the isolation and the fractured economy were dominant….
I have heard it over and over from patients: “My doctor said vitamins are a waste of money and just make expensive urine.” Is that true? Are all vitamins worthless?…
It’s Heart Month — time to reflect and protect the heart. Let’s say that you are working hard at your career and have goals to provide for your family’s security…
It shouldn’t be surprising that what you eat matters greatly in terms of your health. It may matter the most when you are healing from an illness. This Baconator Cheeseburger…
I’ve followed a plant-based diet (no eggs, meats, dairy) since 1977, when the salad bar at my University of Michigan dormitory was the only choice that looked edible. It worked…
Dr. Joel Kahn: “Healthy habits make a big difference.” Was 2020 an easy year for most? Was it a healthy year for most? Was it a low-stress year for most?…