Heart Health

Pills and Supplements
Could Multivitamins be a Threat to Your Health?
Dec 23, 2013
Some time ago, I received a letter from an old patient of mine. He asked, “Is it true what research reports from Denmark are saying ? Does taking particular vitamins…
Heart health
What Your Cholesterol & Triglyceride Numbers Say About Your Lifestyle
Jun 6, 2013
Many years ago, a senior executive at a petroleum company came to me for his annual health checkup. Slightly overweight, he traveled regularly, didn’t have much time for exercise, and…
Mother feeding her daughter Omega Cure and yoghurt
Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Is Like Practicing Piano
Oct 17, 2012
Recently, I decided to take piano lessons again. In my younger years - before medical school - I nearly made piano playing my career. But after two children, a medical…
Heart health
Omega-3 Research on Cardiovascular Events Doesn’t Measure Up
Sep 20, 2012
It’s confusing. For years, we’ve been told to take our fish oil, since studies have touted the benefits of omega-3 for everything from protecting against cardiovascular disease to reducing joint…