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Playing a Trick on the Treats This Halloween
You won’t be surprised to learn that Halloween is not my favorite holiday. In fact, it used to be the holiday I always dreaded because I...


Building a Healthy Back-to-School Routine
Whether you’re sending kids off to school, heading back to the office yourself, or simply continuing to work from home, everyone can...


VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY & HEART DISEASE
As you know, I’ve never been a fan of supplements … with one exception: I take vitamin D, because tests have shown my levels of this...


Cholesterol is NOT a Myth
High cholesterol is an extensively studied, potent risk factor that has consistently been shown to negatively affect cardiovascular...


Keep Your Heart Strong: Tips for Women in Their 20s and 30s
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, taking the lives of more women each year than all types of cancers...


4 Myths About Food’s Impact on Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, there are many misconceptions about what we should eat. This week, I’m debunking four common ones: Myth...


Grocery Shopping for a Healthy Heart
From health claims to ingredient lists, maneuvering the current food landscape has never been more difficult. But that doesn’t mean you...


Zero-Calorie Sweeteners & Heart Attacks
Yet another study has shown that when we get cute with our food, unintended consequences are possible. The study, published in Nature...


How to Keep Your New Year's Resolution
Lose 50 pounds. Go to the gym every day. Quit smoking. All of these goals are terrific, but few of us will actually be successful. Why?...


Skipping Breakfast Impacts Your Heart
Even though most people have heard the phrase “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day", skipping breakfast is becoming more and...