What Causes AFib? The Role of Inflammation
Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. It is known that Afib is associated with an increased risk of stroke,…
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Do GLP-1 Drugs Really Reduce Heart Attack Risk?
Key Takeaways 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,…
Read MoreStopping GLP-1 Drugs: Why Weight Regain May Increase Heart Disease Risk
Key Takeaways Everyone wants to lose excess body fat. However, the Holy Grail of weight loss is losing excess body fat while maintaining, if not increasing,…
Read MoreDo Omega-3 Supplements Increase the Risk of A-Fib?
Key Takeaways The answer is no, and maybe yes. Before I explain that seemingly cryptic answer, let me explain what Afib is. What Is Atrial Fibrillation…
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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