We need a national dialogue on obstructive sleep apnea and must prioritize it along with other serious chronic conditions, such as obesity and heart disease. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is understood to be a common chronic medical condition, yet it is often ignored by many. Some people may feel conscious about snoring or the...Continue reading
Million Hearts 2027®: Preventing Cardiovascular Events One Heart at a Time Every 36 seconds in the United States, one adult dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) … a life shortened because of a disease that can often be prevented. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths of...
Sure-fire, get-in-the-best-shape-of-your-life-or-your-money-back fitness fads have been around for thousands of years. Just in my lifetime, I’ve seen Boot Camps, Bowflex, CrossFit, Hula Hooping, Insanity, Jazzecise, Kettle Bells, P90X, Pilates, Pole Dancing, Spinning, Tabata—and that’s by no means a complete list. Over the years (centuries really), there’s been one method that won’t ever show up on...Continue reading
Dear Healthy Men: What’s the top cause of death in men and what can guys do to reduce their risk? A: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—which includes heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, atrial fabulation (A-Fib) high blood pressure, and other conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels—is by far the biggest killer of men (and women)...Continue reading
If you have cardiovascular disease (CVD) or are at a higher risk for it, your healthcare professional may have recommended taking an omega-3 dietary supplement, often referred to as “fish oil”. Omega-3 fatty acids are referred to as essential fatty acids because while they are necessary to support a healthy heart and other vital systems...Continue reading
I instantly knew something was very wrong. I woke my wife and said, “I think we need to get to the ER.” Thirty minutes later, I was hooked up to an EKG, looking up at the ER doctor. My heart had developed a sudden arrhythmia. I had no history of heart disease. Thankfully, I received...Continue reading
Heart disease kills more people in the United States than any other health condition. In 2019, heart disease caused one in every four men’s deaths in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a cardiologist, I have seen firsthand that while cardiovascular disease (all types of diseases that affect the...Continue reading
Most of us have experienced the misery to some degree—the sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and mucous overload that comes along with allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States—and that number is growing. Already, as many as 30% of adults...Continue reading
Dear Healthy Men: Like a lot of men my age (I’m 44), I have occasional problems in bed. I think it’s happening because I’m stressed about finances and life in general. I’ve been taking medication that helps, but my wife is concerned that it might be a symptom of something more serious and is urging...Continue reading
Dear Healthy Men: As a wife, daughter, sister, and mother of two boys, I’m surrounded by men. What do I need to know about men’s health? A: I’ve always maintained that men’s health is a women’s issue, since when men are healthier, their partners become healthier too (along with their children and communities). Here are the...Continue reading