Is Fasting Good for Your Health?
Fasting, the practice of voluntarily going without food for a period of time, dates back centuries, and has often been performed as a religious or cultural ritual. However, people want to know: is fas...
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Probiotics Substantially Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Studies have shown probiotics substantially lower cardiovascular risk.
The Human GI Tract
The human GI tract is home to more than 100 trillion bacteria per person. Together this giant population is referred to as the gut microbiota, or gu...
Berries May Slow Memory Loss
Study: Eating More Blueberries and Strawberries Is Linked to Better Brain Function With Age
By Brenda Goodman, MA
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Chauncey W. Crandall, MD
Eating berries at least once a week may protect the brain from age-...
10 Signs of Heart Health | Reducing Heart Disease
In consultation with your doctor, you should establish and understand the following targets for shooting down heart disease. The numbers are important, but they will be much more useful if you understand the reasoning behind them.
(If you ...
How Wheat and Gluten Trigger Heart Disease, Weight Gain and More
Gluten-free is hot these days. There are books and websites, restaurants with gluten free menus, and grocery stores with hundreds of new gluten-free food products on the shelf.
Is this a fad, or a reflection of response to a real problem...
Dining Out – Eat Heart Smart
The vast majority of Dr. Crandall‘s patients have one thing in common: They are overweight, love dining out and and eat more than they should. And actually, that’s a polite way to put it. In fact, in recent years the rate of obesity in this...
5 Most Common Hereditary Heart Disorders
Below you will find what I have identified to be the5 most common hereditary heart disordersthat I see in my practice. I will also go into how you may even be able to change your genes!
Hypercholesterolemia (Inherited High Cholestero...
What is Atrial Fibrillation | Learn How You Can Prevent It
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
A healthy heart beats between 60 and 80 times a minute. (The average rate is 72). Any significant deviation from that range is a heartbeat irregularity, also called arrhythmia. To ensure that its rhythm remains...
Energy Drinks Spike Blood Pressure
You may know that coffee contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. You may also know that over time, people who consume coffee drinks and energy drinks tend to have higher blood pressure than those who don’t.
Caffeine is the main reason why...
Make Your Holidays Healthier
Follow these steps throughout the winter holidays to ensure you don’t overburden your heart.
Don’t Overindulge During The Holidays
Stick to your usual healthy eating pattern during the lead-up to the holidays. Remember, there will...