Living Well Blog

Louis B. Malinow, MD
April 25, 2020
Before I begin to explain antibody testing, I have a few disclosures: I’m not an infectious disease doctor. This piece will adhere to one of my favorite quotes that “all facts have a half-life.”… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
August 10, 2019
During sleep we (1) are completely vulnerable to predators; (2) cannot hunt for food; (3) cannot hunt for a mate or reproduce; and (4) cannot care for or protect our young.  For evolution to not… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
March 15, 2019
Many of my patients are concerned about heart disease -- and with good reason. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, despite having effective tools to help detect and prevent it.… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
June 15, 2018
You’re standing in the bread aisle of your supermarket trying to select a healthy bread to buy. Whole grain, whole wheat, multi-grain -- it’s confusing.  But the reality is, none of them are… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
March 17, 2018
Supplementing with fish oil is now linked with lowering your risk of cardiac death, according to a recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. It’s only a moderate… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
February 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… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
February 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… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
January 12, 2018
Sugar is toxic. No, it won’t kill in seconds like… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
November 17, 2020
1. Extra virgin olive oil:
Get in one to two tablespoons daily of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil. (Why olive oil?… See more
Louis B. Malinow, MD
November 17, 2020
If you pay attention to nutrition news, you’ve probably heard just about everything about eggs. The good, the bad and the half-boiled! Here’s the latest: Eggs aren’t the pariah they once were.… See more
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