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Keep Taking Fish Oil
A study questioning the role of fish oil in preventing first heart attacks is making headlines – but a top cardiologist insists that no one should stop taking the supplement based on the new research. “We have a long track record durin...
Study: People Are Not Meeting Exercise Guidelines
Most adults in the USA aren’t meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don’t meet the physical ac...
Mediterranean Diet: Proof It Works
The Food Pyramid has nothing on the Mediterranean diet, when it comes to clinical nutrition. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is only the latest evidence that the diet — heavy on olive oil, fish, nuts, fruit, veggi...
Can Gut Bacteria Predict Heart Disease?
A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report. The higher the levels of the compound — called trimethylamin...
One Can of Soda Increases Diabetes Risk
Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends. The finding is based on an analysis of data collected from more than 28,000 peopl...
Beware of New Cholesterol Drug
A recent study seems to show that a new cholesterol drug, pitavastatin, could be a godsend for people who can’t tolerate the side effects, such as severe muscle aches, brought on by other statin medications. But one of the nation’s top card...Adding Exercise to Any Diet Increases Effectiveness.
Dr. Chauncey Crandall sheds light on a new study that shows the best way to lose weight is to focus on changing your diet and exercise at the same time- as reported by Medical News Today. Previously, weight-loss experts have said you should ...
“Western Diet” Makes You High Risk For Heart Disease
By Chris Kaiser, Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today Reviewed By Dr. Chauncey Crandall, Director of Preventitive Medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic A diet high in fried, sweet, and processed foods is not associated with healthy a...