HDL Cholesterol: Good or Bad?
For many years, it has been commonly believed that the higher your HDL cholesterol is, the better. HDL is even referred to as “good cholesterol” as it absorbs LDL or … Read more
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Alcohol & Heart Health
For decades, red wine has been thought of as being heart healthy but a study published in early 2022 is telling us something different. But before we jump into the … Read more
Exercise & Heart Rate
For most healthy adults, 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise, 3-5 times a week is recommended. But that leaves us wondering: What does “moderate to vigorous” actually mean? Do … Read more
10 Common Excuses for Not Exercising– AND SOME SOLUTIONS!
Only 23.2% of American adults get as much physical activity as they should, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Did you know that adults need 150 minutes … Read more
5 Ways to Support a Loved One With Heart Disease
Providing support for someone who has recently been diagnosed with heart disease cannot only help them cope with their diagnosis, but it can also help them make lifestyle choices that … Read more
6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
A doctor’s appointment can be stressful. We’ve all left the doctor and immediately remembered that we forgot to ask a specific question. Or we’ve been in the appointment and suddenly … Read more
Bittersweet: Consuming Sugar and Heart Disease
When it comes to health, sugar has always had a bad reputation.
Dr. P.K. Shah Featured on Life & Times of Leading Cardiologists
World-renowned cardiologist Dr. P.K. Shah arrived in the US with $8, a suitcase, and a medical degree that cost about $70. Click on the image below to learn how he … Read more
Research Update from Dr. P.K. Shah – December 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, we thought you might like to see a brief update from Dr. P.K. Shah on the research taking part in his laboratory thanks to … Read more
