A cardiologist said the biggest heart-health mistake is waiting too long to make healthy changes. Diet and exercise play a big role in preventing heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes later on. A simple way to make your diet more heart-healthy is to switch up your drinks first. If you want to live a long […]
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‘I’m a Cardiologist and This Popular (and Delicious!) Ingredient Can Make a Big Difference for Heart Health’
Woman cooking with ingredients to help improve heart health It’s hard to believe that one ingredient—which is technically a vegetable—could make such a big difference for heart health. And even though vegetables are essentially the mascot for healthy eating, the vast majority of Americans don’t eat the recommended two to four cups of vegetables a […]
‘I’m a Cardiologist and This is the Type of Protein I Eat Almost Every Day for Heart Health’
Protein options While it’s important for people of all ages to get adequate protein, it’s even more important to prioritize this crucial macronutrient as we age. Protein needs increase with age because muscle mass declines as we get older and protein is important for maintaining muscle mass. It’s important to be mindful of how you […]
‘I’m a Cardiologist and This Is the Vegetable I Eat Almost Every Day for Heart Health’
Vegetable and fruit assortment “Eat your vegetables.” It’s advice most people have been told since they were a kid. Maybe in your younger years, you got away with existing on a diet primarily consisting of fast food and microwaveable meals—not exactly one that prioritizes veggies. But unhealthy habits have a way of catching up to […]
‘I’m a Cardiologist and This Is the Type of Fruit I Eat Almost Every Day for Heart Health’
Fruit platter When you eat fruit, it’s almost always a health win. Whether it’s putting it on top of your oatmeal, adding it into a salad or enjoying it as-is, you’re doing something good for your body. This is especially the case if you want to support your cardiovascular health. Eating fruits and vegetables regularly […]
The One Habit That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure Overnight, According to a Cardiologist
Woman getting her blood pressure taken. Almost half of adults in the U.S. have hypertension, and only about one in four of them have it under control, according to the CDC. And that’s a red flag, notes one Cleveland Clinic cardiologist. “Uncontrolled hypertension, [that is] high blood pressure, increases our risk for strokes, heart attacks, […]
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the Type of Fish I Eat Every Week for Heart Health’
Woman holding a heart-shaped plate of heart-healthy foods. Chances are you already know the importance of heart health: 647,000 Americans die from heart disease and cardiovascular conditions every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. While that number is pretty harrowing on its face, thankfully, many of these conditions can be prevented or […]
CoxHealth called a cardiologist an ‘IMMEDIATE THREAT TO PUBLIC.’ He’s now suing them
A cardiologist is suing CoxHealth for wrongly removing his admitting privileges and reporting to national organizations and federal agencies that the doctor was an “IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE PUBLIC.” Dr. Keesag Baron is suing CoxHealth and the CoxHealth Ferrell Duncan Clinic for terminating his admitting privileges, which the petition alleges was done intentionally to force […]
Medical license revoked from NJ cardiologist due to ‘gross malpractice, sexual misconduct’
Following a nine-year suspension, a North Jersey cardiologist’s medical license has been permanently revoked after he allegedly “fondled and groped six female patients under the guise of performing medical treatments while alone with them in an exam room during office visits,” according to a press release from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. […]
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the One Type of Cheese (Yes, Cheese) I Swear By for Heart Health’
Different types of cheese Let’s be real: Cheese is the bomb. It’s versatile, and delicious on its own or as part of a salad or sandwich. Putting out a cheese plate or charcuterie board at a party is top-notch hosting and adulting. Yet, when focusing on your heart health, it’s tempting to—with sadness—remove cheese from […]
This Is the One Ingredient You Should Absolutely Add to Your Coffee, According to a Cardiologist
Coffee with cinnamon for heart health Two-thirds of Americans start their day with a cup of coffee. Whether you prefer your cup black, with a splash of milk, sweetened with Splenda or on ice, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy your morning brew. But have you ever stopped to think about how your coffee […]