by PrevMedHealth | May 5, 2022 | Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements, Uncategorized
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...
by PrevMedHealth | Apr 27, 2022 | COVID-19, Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Stroke
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...
by PrevMedHealth | Apr 19, 2022 | Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
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....
by PrevMedHealth | Apr 11, 2022 | Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
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....
by PrevMedHealth | Apr 5, 2022 | Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements
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...
by PrevMedHealth | Mar 29, 2022 | Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements
In this week’s blog, we will talk about ghrelin: the hunger hormone, a fascinating topic raised for me by Jenny Ruhl in the book “Diet 101”. Multiple hormones change our perception of hunger and appetite. The stomach produces ghrelin. When the...
