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Since about half heart attacks in the United States occur… See more Swap Some Animal Proteins with Plant Proteins to Lower Cardiovascular Disease By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESFebruary 16, 2018 Plant-based diets are credited with preventing, treating and even reversing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. For a dedicated omnivore, plant-based proteins probably don’t sound very appealing. Who wants to swap a T-bone steak for a mushroom-lentil loaf? But a… See more Vitamin D Supplements May Help with Bone Health - For Everything Else, Studies Are MixedBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESFebruary 16, 2018 High doses of vitamin D may quickly ease arterial stiffness in certain overweight, vitamin-deficient populations, according to a recent study conducted by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Arterial stiffness can in crease your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, dementia… See more Focus Less on Your Cholesterol Screening and More on These 3 TestsBy Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPFebruary 16, 2018 I realize it’s already February, but I have a resolution for you. Focus less on your cholesterol numbers. Make 2018 the year you switched your attention to your insulin level, inflammation level and LDL (bad cholesterol) particle number. Yes, I know, for years you’ve been told that cholesterol… See more Are You in Your Doctor’s Blind Spot?By Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPFebruary 15, 2018 Every so often I have a new patient and need to scour their medical record to prepare for their appointment. In all the years I’ve been practicing, I often notice that records are missing appropriate testing to assess risk of a heart attack. This also includes records from cardiology offices. Yes… See more Lower Inflammation to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and StrokeBy Dr. Andrea KlemesMDVIPFebruary 14, 2018 You may know that inflammation is an important aspect of health, but if you’re like most people, you don’t know exactly why. That’s understandable. Inflammation is a complex process. Sometimes inflammation is a good thing, like when you cut yourself shaving. Your body sends cells to the… See more 15 Surprising Things Containing Artificial SweetenersJanuary 17, 2018 The long list of products containing artificial sugar substitutes continues to grow. The following may surprise you*. *Not all brands contain synthetic sugars. Always check the label. Alcoholic beverages Chewing gum Chewable vitamins Cough syrup and liquid medicines Electrolyte water… See more Are Diet Sodas Really Bad for You?January 17, 2018 If you think your diet soda habit of three, four, five or more cans every day helps keep your calorie intake down, think before you drink. Research shows that the sugar substitutes in beverages damage our diet and may be detrimental to our health. Studies have linked artificial sweeteners to an… See more 33 Foods With Lots of Added SugarJanuary 17, 2018 Added sugar is everywhere. It’s where you expect it – soft drinks, ice cream, cakes and cookies — and places where you might not — sports drinks, instant oatmeal, barbecue sauce and yogurt. Here’s a list of processed foods that probably contain more added sugar than you might expect: … See more 10 Natural Sugar AlternativesJanuary 17, 2018 Don’t reach for a packet or box of sugar substitute for your coffee and cooking. Instead try these nature-made sweeteners. Unlike alternative sweeteners, in moderation they’ll sweeten your diet without damaging your health or sabotaging your weight management plan. 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