The effects of light on our bodies can vary depending on the color spectrum. Blue wavelengths, beneficial during the daytime, can disrupt our sleep patterns at night.
With the increasing use of com...
Heart failure, a condition where the heart becomes too weak to pump blood effectively, can be significantly improved with an implantable heart pump. A study sponsored by the device manufacturer suggests that this pump could reduce the risk of b...
For most people with heart disease, extended travel is generally safe. However, it is essential to consult with their doctor before embarking on significant journeys, mainly if the trip involves an extended duration or takes them out of the cou...
As the abuse of injected heroin and other addictive opioids continues to spread across the United States, heart experts are sounding the alarm about an escalating danger: strokes resulting from infections contracted through the use of contamina...
Researchers have found that the amount of sleep an individual gets can impact their risk of stroke, with race also playing a role in this relationship. The study revealed that both too little and too much sleep can influence stroke risk, but th...
The initial post-heart attack doctor visit is essential for your recovery and overall heart health.
During this visit, you will receive crucial information that will set the tone for your healing process and the steps you need to take to lea...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 27 million people in the United States have Type 2 diabetes.
A recent study published in the journal Cell shed light on the potential of vitamin D to slow down the onset of di...
Is it unhealthy to dine out?
The vast majority of my patients have one thing in common: they are overweight. And actually, that’s a polite way to put it. In fact, in recent years the rate of obesity in this country has skyrocketed.
As a r...
If you’re already eating egg whites to reduce the risk of heart disease, you’re probably lowering your blood pressure as well.
Researchers from Clemson University found that a peptide — a chemical compound containing two or more am...
Is Heart Disease Genetic?
Genetics plays a role in heart disease. For example, specific genetic conditions, such as familial hypercholesterolemia, result in very high counts of LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. Two scientists, Michael Brown an...