What Really Causes AFib?
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. It is known that Afib is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure,…
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GLP-1 Drugs & Heart Health: Beyond The Hype
Drug companies are far better marketers than developers of new medical breakthroughs. Terms like “revolutionary”, “game-changer”, or “medical breakthrough” are used as standard practice, especially since…
Read MoreStopping GLP-1 Drugs May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Everyone wants to lose excess body fat. However, the Holy Grail of weight loss is losing excess body fat while maintaining, if not increasing, lean body…
Read MoreDo Omega-3 Supplements Increase the Risk of A-Fib?
The answer is no, and maybe yes. Before I explain that seemingly cryptic answer, let me explain what Afib is. Afib is an abbreviation for atrial…
Read MoreCan You Lower Your Cholesterol Without Taking A Statin?
Can you lower your cholesterol without taking a statin? Absolutely. But here’s the real question—how do statins actually work? Most people think it’s magic. Spoiler alert:…
Read MoreA-Fib and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A recent article has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, commonly termed as A-fib (1). A-fib occurs when…
Read MoreMaintaining A Healthy Heart
What’s the best food for heart health? While there isn’t a single ‘magic’ food that guarantees a healthy heart, there is a proven system that can…
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Some Inconvenient Facts About Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer
Two recent meta-analysis studies published by the same lead author have stated the conclusion that omega-3 fatty acids have little, if any, benefit in treating cardiovascular…
Read MoreIs There Something Fishy About Vascepa®?
Recently the FDA has allowed an expanded drug use for Vascepa® to reduce cardiovascular events in subjects with established heart disease and triglyceride levels greater than 150…
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