Heart Health Blog

Ironically, one of my favorite Beatle songs, “Strawberry Fields Forever“,  is not about strawberries.  Rather it’s the name of an orphanage in the neighborhood ...

Few foods are as popular at cookouts than sweet corn-on-the-cob.  And contrary to popular belief, the glycemic index (how quickly a food is processed into gluco...

Although often shunned by low carb advocates, bananas provide a power punch of vitamins and minerals that make this fruit a staple for my patients interested in...

Artichokes are among the heart healthiest foods on the planet.  Not only are they listed among the 10 richest foods in antioxidants, but they are also a super n...

Earlier this week, the American Heart Association released a science advisory statement on the benefits of seafood for cardiovascular disease. Two important con...

The sudden and premature passing of Kevin Kamenetz should give us all time to pause and reflect why such a health conscious individual died suddenly at the age ...

Over the years, I’ve seen many patients drastically change their behavior after they or a loved one experienced cardiovascular illness.  Many of these stories a...

With my father-in-law Paul becoming the first centenerian in the family,  I thought it would be interesting to reflect on some of the factors that increase the ...

During our recent travels through North Africa, I couldn’t help but marvel at the plush landscape as well as perfect terrain for growing some of the most nutrit...

In “Heal Your Heart” and in previous posts, I’ve featured a number of herbs and spices to improve your health and overall well-being.  But there are only a sele...

When it comes to finding happiness, there are many simple things that raise your positive emotions quotient (PEQ). Here are 5: Own a pet:  Turns out that pet ow...

You have a family history of heart disease: Your heart should be evaluated if you have a family member (parent, sibling, grandparent) who had a heart attack or ...