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Common Heart Disease Medications and What They Do
April 24, 2019
heart disease medications
If you’re at risk for heart disease – or have already had an event — your doctor will probably prescribe medication to lower your risk. He or she may prescribe more than one drug, depending on your risk factors. Below is a simple synopsis of the common drugs doctors prescribe for heart health.… See more
Put Down that Fried Chicken Sandwich (Really)
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 12, 2019
Fried food may raise your heart attack risk.
Americans love fried food. About 33 percent of American adults eat fast-food, usually fried, every day. Fried chicken, Buffalo wings, fried fish, French fries, tacos and tortillas — it's a long list and heavy in America's favorite foods.Favorite or not, eating fried foods raises the risk… See more
Omega 3s: Eating Fish Is Healthy for Your Heart
April 8, 2019
Fatty fish like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart.
Fish may well be one of our best friends when it comes to staying heart healthy. Why? Because eating a diet rich in fish is linked to lowering our risk of heart attacks and stroke, and in particular, sudden cardiac death. So much so that the American Heart Association recommends we eat at least one… See more
Good Nutrition Can Slash Your Risk of Heart Disease
March 31, 2019
Fatty fish like salmon are good for your heart.
Did you hear the latest news that eggs are back on the shortlist of “bad” foods for your heart? Higher egg consumption has been associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death,… See more
Heart Disease By the Numbers
January 29, 2019
Could you have a heart attack? Reduce your odds through these tips
January 28, 2019
Reduce your heart attack risks
(BPT) - Many Americans consider themselves well-informed and attentive when it comes to their health. That’s why it's so puzzling that many remain unfazed by the threat of heart disease. That was among the findings of the MDVIP Heart Attack IQ Survey, a national study showing Americans are more… See more
Why My Patients Aren't Having Heart Attacks
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
January 27, 2019
why patients in my primary care practice haven't had heart attacks
It has become clear to me, after more than 35 years of medical practice, that the traditional approach to cardiovascular disease is missing the boat. Just look at these dismal statistics:Heart disease has been the No. 1 cause of death in this country since 1900.Somebody has a heart attack every 40… See more
Your Complete Guide to Popular diets
January 18, 2019
4 Things You Should Do to Boost Your Fat IQ
September 17, 2018
If you've struggled with your weight, you know that fat can be a bad three-letter word. You've warded against it, tried to reduce it and agonized over what fat can do to your self-esteem and your waist line. But how much do you really know about fat? And how much could you improve your life if you… See more
TODAY Show Discusses MDVIP Fat IQ Survey
July 19, 2018
The TODAY Show recently featured the MDVIP/IPSOS Fat IQ survey in a clip on choosing the right diet. Hosts Savannah Guthrie and Willie Geist discussed the results… See more