Speak for the Heart
a cardiologist’s blog on Heart Health
Maura Tynan’s Irish Brown Soda Bread
Irish brown soda bread is actually a quite healthy bread when made authentically. It is a good source of whole grains as well as fiber and...
Protecting Your Heart from Extreme Cold
With extreme cold temperatures in the forecast for much of the nation, it's important to remember your heart health as you strategize how...
Is It Okay to Consume Whole-Fat Dairy?
For many years, national and international dietary guidelines have warned against the inclusion of whole-fat dairy products in a healthy...
How to Take Your Blood Pressure Correctly
Photo credit: boxymtech on VisualHunt This post contains affiliate links. Just slap the cuff on and pump it up, right? If that’s what’s...
How Stress Affects Our Hearts
Guest post by Aneesha Dhargalkar, MD We know that stress is everywhere. The good news is that there are many ways for us to have a strong...
Cookbook Review: The Mediterranean Dish
(This post contains affiliate links.) As a preventive cardiologist, I’m a big fan of the Mediterranean style of eating (really more a...
7 Foods That Fight Inflammation
Inflammation has been found to play a role in a startling number of diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer,...
The Use of AI in Medicine: A Conversation with Dan Byrne
(This post contains affiliate links.) Although it may seem as though the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) is a new concept...
5 Books to Help You Transform Your Health
Looking for some inspiration, as well as some education, on healthy habits and best practices in all aspects of life? Look no farther than...
5 Winter Fruits and Vegetables You Won’t Want to Miss
Who says you can’t enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables in the wintertime? Here are five that are freshest—and most delicious—during the...
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