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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 10/20/2009, comment (1)

Be younger than your years

George tells me he's 21 years old. But he looks 70 to me.   George has gray thinning hair, he stoops forward rather than standing erect, the flesh on his upper arms hang loosely, he's got wrinkles on his hands and face, brown spots on the back of his hands and arms.   "I don't believe you.  I think you're 70 years old." ... Read moreChevron
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HeartHawk

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Heart Health Consumer Advocate
posted 10/19/2009, comments (16)

Omega-3 Index: A New Factor in the Fish Oil Phenomenon

It seems each passing year adds another new chapter in the story of the fish oil phenomenon.  The keen interest in the heart-healthy effects of fish oil began in earnest shortly after publication of the Italian GISSI Prevenzione Trial involving over 11,000 participants.  It demonstrated that doses in the range of 1000mg of EPA and DHA... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 10/15/2009, comments (0)

Omega-3 fatty acids: How much is enough?

So you take a few fish oil capsules every day. You try to eat fish once or twice a week. But is that enough to take full advantage of the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids? Is it enough to maximally reduce risk for heart attack and other cardiovascular events?   If you take fish oil capsules, what is the concentration of omega-3... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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Cardiologist/Author passionate about Preventative Cardiology
posted 09/29/2009, comments (0)

Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?

Blood clots are the dreaded complication of the abnormal heart rhythm aka, Atrial Fibrillation.  By itself the rhythm rarely is fatal. What makes it a serious heart condition is the fact that blood clots commonly form if the rhythm is not treated properly.  Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm arising from the upper chambers... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 09/29/2009, comments (0)

Cranberries: Flavonoid-rich, Antioxidant-rich Fruit for the Heart

Cranberries will soon be bursting on the scene, fresh from the fall harvest.   Cranberries have a rich history of uses for health. Cranberry poultices to heal wounds were used during American colonial days. Sailors carried cranberries on long voyages to prevent scurvy (vitamin C deficiency).   More recently, cranberries have been... Read moreChevron
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