Daily Soda Increases Childhood Obesity
By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) — Preschool children who regularly have sugary drinks tend to pack on more pounds than other youngsters, a large study of U.S. ch...
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Anemia May Put People At Higher Risk for Dementia
People who have been diagnosed with anemia have a nearly 41 percent higher risk for developing dementia than those who are not anemic, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.
Anemia is fairly common among older adults, w...
5 Great Exercises for Your Heart
Walking
I’ve always been a huge fan of a brisk walk, which is a low-impact form of exercise that will provide you with all the cardiovascular benefits you need. This means that you are less likely to suffer the occasional injuries and ac...
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Memory Loss
Atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition in which the heart’s two upper chambers beat very fast and irregularly (fibrillate) is a major risk factor for stroke.
In fact, having AF makes a person five times more likely to have a stroke, and abo...
Drug-Free Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
By Dr. Chauncey Crandall
High blood pressure must be taken seriously. It is a primary cause of damage to the heart’s coronary arteries, causing deposits of blood fats such as cholesterol to form on them and narrow them.
In addition, high ...
Eat Egg Whites to Lower Blood Pressure
If you’re already eating egg whites to reduce the risk of heart disease, you’re probably lowering your blood pressure as well, say Dr. Chauncey Crandall.
Researchers from Clemson University found that a peptide — a chemical compound co...
Processed Carbohydrates Are Addictive, Brain Study Suggests
Dr. Chauncey Crandall, a Palm Beach County Cardiologist, shares with us an interesting article on processed carbohydrates:
People may joke they’re addicted to desserts, but new brain imaging research shows there may be some truth to the st...
Heartburn or Heart Attack? Knowing the Difference Could Save Your Life
Most people experience minor twinges of chest pain now and then. And when it happens, we can’t help but wonder if it is something serious. Is it heartburn or a heart attack?
These two maladies have similar symptoms, but very different outc...
War Vets With PTSD At Double The Risk For Heart Disease
Dr. Chauncey Crandall chooses articles for his BLOG that he believes either directly relates to his patients or could be a helpful tip to those who read it.
Vietnam War veterans suffering from PTSD may also be at risk for an even more debili...
Take Probiotics to Protect Your Heart
Many people take probiotic pills every day to relieve digestive problems, but new research shows that taking these “good bacteria” pills also may ward off life-threatening heart problems. In the wake of the study, a top cardiologist tells N...