“As a preventive cardiologist, I tell my patients — that are taking fish oil to try to avoid heart disease — they can stop taking it because it’s not helping them. Their money would be better spent on something that will prevent a heart attack, like more fresh vegetables, their blood pressure or cholesterol medication, or a gym membership.”... Read More
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Sleep and Blood Pressure
DO YOU GET ENOUGH SLEEP? A new study shows insufficient sleep and trouble sleeping are strongly associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure in women. This essay explores... Read More
Climb to Better Health
I TRY TO AVOID THE ELEVATOR AT WORK, preferring to climb a flight or two of stairs. A new study suggests that you can climb your way to better health.... Read More
How Exercise Drops Cancer Risk
The scientists checked the subjects’ cardio and respiratory fitness and tracked immune cells — natural killer cells and CD8+ T cells — in colon and blood tissues.... Read More
Non-Running Cardio Approaches
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that regular participation in non-running aerobic activities, such as swimming or cycling, was associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease. ... Read More
The Strange Story of Nitroglycerin
“[Looking at art works] is a far cry from what we had,” said Braverman, recalling his medical education. “We were taught to look for patterns that were already known to exist.” ... Read More