Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Using Common Sense About Your Heart When Shoveling Snow

Thus far this year, my prayers have been answered and we haven't seen the enormous amount of snow that we experienced in the Washington, DC area last year. However, that has not been the case for New England, New York/New Jersey, and most of the upper Midwest where they have already seen snow storms that have dumped a foot-plus of snow each time.... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2011, comments (0)|
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Eleven Great Foods for 2011

If 2011 is the year where you have committed to losing weight and starting to lead a more health-conscious (and heart healthy) lifestyle, I have some good advice on some great testing foods that are sure to help you accomplish your New Year's resolution.   Losing weight and being more aware of the foods that we eat is one of the most... Read moreChevron
posted 01/14/2011, comments (0)|
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The Impact of “Good” Cholesterol Later in Life

I have frequently written on this blog about the importance of high levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) in fighting the onset of heart disease. In my opinion, the boosting of HDL levels is a key factor in fighting heart disease.   However, as we age high levels of HDL affect more than your cholesterol and heart. According to a recent study... Read moreChevron
posted 01/05/2011, comments (0)|
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Exercise Takes On Added Importance as We Age

Weight reduction and maintaining a healthy body weight level is closely tied to the average person's risk exposure to heart disease. The obesity epidemic that we are experiencing in this country today has been a catalyst in the increase of cholesterol (and heart disease) and diabetes levels among the population.   However, controlling one's... Read moreChevron
posted 12/28/2010, comments (0)|
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What to Do About Stubborn Patients?

Since the beginning of this year I have written plenty of times on this blog about my struggle with high cholesterol and what I do to control it. Today, I would like to touch on the fairly sensitive subject of dealing with an aging parent with heart disease - for those of us over 40 this is an all too common reality.   Last week, my parents... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2010, comments (0)|