In the year 490 BC, the fittest runner in Greece, Phiddipides, ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens, to announce a great victory over the Persians. After declaring the news,…
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On most days, I go to work, put on my white coat, load my stethoscope in my pocket, and make visits in the hospital and my office as I’ve done…
I’ve been doing yoga for over 20 years—but unfortunately, a busy career as a cardiologist has kept me away from the 60- to 90-minute studio practices I used to love…
This weekend we celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating light over darkness, real and spiritual. The holiday is a reminder of how hard it is to stay…
Despite the pandemic, heart disease accounts for more deaths than any other class of ailment in the Western world. Yet, most cases have been judged to be preventable with a…
There are so many different camps offering conflicting dietary recommendations that some days it seems like you might as well give up and grab junk food. But don’t! That’s because…
What is collagen? Collagen is the protein that forms connective fibers in tissues such as skin, ligaments, cartilage, bones and teeth. Collagen also acts as a kind of intracellular “glue”…
What is collagen? Collagen is the protein that forms connective fibers in tissues such as skin, ligaments, cartilage, bones and teeth. Collagen also acts as a kind of intracellular “glue”…
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women. Heart disease can progress silently for decades until a heart attack, stroke, or sudden death brings problems to…
A number of people have identified veganism as one of the biggest trends in health and the reality is that the number of persons identifying their diet as plant-based or…
