Jan 27, 2023
Some things are good for the heart but not everything.
This week Dr. Kahn provides a fast-paced update on a variety of topics starting with the Blood Type Diet (2 thumbs down). He then moves on to drugs for erectile dysfunction (good), water hardness (good), social isolation (bad), green spaces (good), and pomegranates...
Jan 20, 2023
Food fight! A new study made many headlines recently observing that people that skipped meals had a higher risk of death, and, especially, heart death.
The authors were not able to provide precise explanations as to why, but these observations have been seen in other studies. The role of fasting vs. skipped meals is in...
Jan 13, 2023
This week Dr. Kahn reviews some "mini" topics related to plant protein, whole grains and health, and hydration. The main topic is a new study in athletes of the intensity of exercise and the progression of coronary artery calcium scores and plaque. Surprisingly, the "very vigorous" group of athletes vs. those classified...
Jan 6, 2023
The need to educate the public about the risks of high cholesterol, blood sugar, smoking, lack of exercise, obesity, alcohol abuse, and other factors in terms of heart disease is ongoing and critical. However, the risk is dwarfed by the risk of uncontrolled high blood pressure.
The number activity in 2023 to reduce your...