Heart Health

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…

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…

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…

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…