Heart Health
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News Roundup: Dead Butt Syndrome, rethinking fluoridation, healthcare CEO windfalls, toll of Covid lockdowns
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal amnesia”. Whut?! You forgot your derrière?? A 2010 article in the New York Times highlights this ubiquitous ailment: “Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt…read more
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Dietary supplements for the support of cardiovascular health*
By Celine Torres-Moon
How’s your cardiovascular supplement literacy? Your life may depend on it! Here’s everything you need to know about CoQ10, vitamin K2, vitamin D3, carnitine, hawthorn, and grape seed extract and why they might be essential additions to your supplement regimen. From…read more
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“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In my article two weeks ago, I shared some recent “breakthrough” treatments that give me pause. These headline-making treatments promise relief from one malady or another, often at high expense or with an array of harrowing side effects. Some have shown…read more
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March tidings—the latest in health news
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
New, more powerful weight loss drugs: Drugs like Wegovy, Rybelsus, Ozempic and Mounjaro/Zepbound are revolutionizing obesity and diabetes treatment and garnering enormous profits for their manufacturers. Early drugs worked on GLP-1 alone; subsequent meds paired GLP-1 with another gastric peptide,…read more
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B3 in the crosshairs—should you worry?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
This past week we were regaled with headlines like: High levels of niacin may increase heart risk—NBC News Too much niacin may be bad for the heart—U.S. News and World Reports Excess vitamin B3 linked to increased risk of heart…read more
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Ask Leyla: How can I lower my triglycerides?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: You’ve talked about high triglycerides being an important risk factor for heart disease—even more so than cholesterol. What can I do to lower mine? A: Yes, that’s right. It’s not all about cholesterol when it comes to heart disease. High triglycerides are…read more
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Low-carb diets and LDL cholesterol
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
February is National Heart Month. “Guidelines” tell us that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol—so-called “bad cholesterol”—must be slashed to minimize cardiovascular risk. Current National Cholesterol Education Project (NCEP) guidelines call for cholesterol-lowering goals based on estimated risk of cardiovascular disease: Low-risk: <160…read more
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Ask Leyla: What does my elevated LDL say about my heart risk?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I am a 71-year-young man in excellent condition. At my last physical, my HDL was 63, triglycerides 55, and LDL was 173. I’ve been told this is on the high side for LDL. How do I reduce my LDL…read more
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Ask Leyla: When it comes to supplements, how much is too much?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I know supplements can go a long way toward helping me maintain optimal health, but I’m a little lost as to the correct dosages. Is it OK to just follow the instructions on the bottle? With regard to my supplement intake,…read more
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