Heart Health Blog

Life’s short so as a practicing cardiologist I recommend that my patients enjoy the holiday season and all of the decadent treats and trimmings (without going t...

New hypertension guidelines out this week now define high blood pressure (BP) as a systolic (top number) of at least 130 mm Hg or diastolic (bottom number) of a...

In an unprecedented move, the FDA has moved to revoke the health claim approved in 1999 that eating soy protein protects against heart disease.  This recommenda...

The past year has been a whirlwind having visited 16 college campuses across the country with my daughter.   What a far cry from the number of college applicati...

It has been 10 years since my 1st Laughter Yoga Convention in Miami and over this relatively short period,  new research has provided important insights into wh...

New research continues to emerge in support of ginger for heart and vascular health. Ginger contains powerful compounds (gingerols, cineole) that reduce inflamm...

Recently, my colleague Dr. Andrew Freeman and I debated the use of coconut oil on THE DOCTORS show .  As you can see, I take a more moderate stance and list bel...

I first got turned on to maté, pronounced “mah-tay”, from my friend from Argentina, Ana Goldseker, nutritionist extraordinaire and proprietor of Mindful Nutriti...

A landmark study led by my friend and colleague, Dr. Paul Ridker, shows for the first time that reducing inflammation not only lowers risk of a future heart att...

I once asked Paul Miller, a 2011 inductee in the National Teachers Hall of Fame and featured this week on NPR, what he viewed as his secret(s) to a long, health...

Bergamot citrus is a sour tasting fruit combining orange, lemon and a twist of lime flavor. Although used in aromatherapy, cosmetics and food for many years, Be...

As we learned during our recent trip, Sumac is a Middle Eastern herbal gem. This tart and sour spice adds a flavorful kick when used as a sauce or sprinkled on ...