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Is a Low-Carb diet related to Coronary Artery Calcification?
Stents don't prevent heart attacks, but what about a low-carb diet? Let's find out in today's blog. Today we're talking about a study that measured people's diet. They found that people on a low-carb diet had a progression in their calcium score. You can see the study in the...
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Gluten, Diet and CV inflammation – Connecting the Dots
There is some exciting research regarding the influence of thyroid diseases and CV inflammation; let's review it here. I'm starting this week's blog with a short story. Last week, a patient called to tell me that he had developed some fatigue. He talked to some folks about...
Does Plant-based Diet Cure Diabetes?
Is there a cure for diabetes? Is that cure rooted in what we eat? Find out in this week's blog. The plant-based diet is always a controversial issue. One viewer commented, "Do you follow Dr. John McDougall"? I've seen Dr. John McDougall, including his lectures at the College of...
Thinking About Getting a Stent? or a Bypass? Read this First
The use of stents and bypass for CV prevention is at least controversial. In this blog, we explore the existing evidence. Today we're going to talk about stents. So let me get this one straight from the beginning, Stents don't prevent heart attacks, neither do bypass grafts,...
Aspirin & Omega-3: Are they worth it?
In this week's blog we are reviewing two trials that highlight the impact of aspirin and omega-3 in cardiovascular prevention. What are we supposed to do about aspirin and omega-3s? Should we take them or not? Should we take them simultaneously, or are they mutually exclusive?...
Blood Pressure Meds (ACE-Is & ARBs) & COVID-19
We are covering an update on blood pressure medications and COVID-19, ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors, and ARBs (Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers). There's been a lot of work going on. The recommendations haven't changed much, but I thought it would be helpful to...
The information theory of Aging, David Sinclair’s LIFESPAN Part 2
This time we will cover more about Dr. Sinclair's book, LIFESPAN, starting with a topic we mentioned in the previous blog, metformin as an antiaging drug. Below you will find the TAME study. TAME stands for "Targeting Aging with Metformin." Dr. Barzilai is the principal...
The Information Theory of Aging: David Sinclair’s Book LIFESPAN (Part 1)
This time we are talking about aging. In a series of three blogs, we will discuss a fascinating book recommended to me by one of our viewers through our YOUTUBE channel - Lifespan, by David Sinclair. LIFESPAN is a long book, and we will review key points. Dr. Sinclair goes into...
Longevity: Diets vs. Pills
This week's blog talks about the anti-aging pill or "forever pill." According to Bloomberg Businessweek and several other headlines, this drug has properties that delay the process of aging. The cover picture shows a woman celebrating her 173rd birthday in the magazine. And it...