Positive Vibes: A Cardiologist's Blog on Positive Living
How Dogs Help Our Hearts
Photo by Keith M. Sturges "The words, 'It's a dog, Martin, not a child,' will probably go with me to my grave. But it seems to me that men...
Lessons from the World’s Longest-Lived People
I’m delighted to feature this guest post by Laura J. Arul, MD, of L.J.A. Medical Communications. In my last post, I gave an overview of...
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...
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 Power of Play
Playing with my dogs on a snowy day. “Dogs remind us of a fundamental wisdom that often eludes us in our self-preoccupation. More than...
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...
What Are the Blue Zones?
Photo by orva studio on Unsplash I'm delighted to feature this guest post by Laura J. Arul, MD, of L.J.A. Medical Communications....
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...
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...
The Summer Olympics and Positive Living
The 2024 Summer Olympics officially open today, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. Olympic athletes are awe-inspiring in many ways,...
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