When Frank Sinatra sang “for as rich as you are, it’s much better by far to be young at heart” he was not thinking of arterial physiology but he was…
It is National Sleep Awareness Week and reflecting on the importance of this basic act is timely. As a preventive cardiologist, I work with patients who want to improve their…
Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the Western world, and efforts to reduce the burden of disease must be pursued constantly to avoid the tragedy of…
Heart month is coming to an end and by now I hope you have worn a red shirt to work, joined a walking club, participated in Meatless Monday, and took the…
There are signs that the numbers of persons shunning eggs, meat and dairy and instituting whole food, plant based diets are increasing. Restaurants, airports, grocery stories and online retailers are…
There is wide agreement that the quality and choices of food at most hospitals is abysmal. Patients are offended, their guests are confused, and the staff is overweight and suffering…
The good news was announced this week that CEO of United Continental Holdings Inc. Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant Jan. 6 at Northwestern University in Chicago and was recovering….
With New Year’s Eve behind us, and most hangovers forgotten, resolutions to not drink so much are fading away by now. Bowl games, family gatherings, and cold winters may create…
During the time it takes to read this article two people will suffer a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease strikes someone in the United States…
I dare you to walk into the restroom of most medical facilities and turn around the handsoap to look at the ingredients. More often than not tricolosan, an antibacterial, is…