Category: Heart Health

LMU 47 – Unveiling the Link Between Saturated Fat and Heart Disease: Insights from a Comprehensive Study Source: British Medical Journal (November 2016) Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 22, 2016)IntroductionThe intricate interplay between dietary choices, lifestyle, and cardiovascular health has long captured the attention of medical researchers. A study published in the November 2016 issue of Read More

LMU 27 – Preventing Heart Attacks and Vascular Disease: The Power of Diet and Lifestyle Source: Medscape, Oct. 5, 2016 (Big Fat Fix Challenges Mediterranean Diet) Lifestyle Medicine Update (Oct 16, 2016)IntroductionHeart attacks, strokes, and vascular diseases are still the leading causes of death and reduced quality of life in modern society. Dr. Aseem Malhotra, Read More

LMU 16 – LDL-Cholesterol: A Key Player in Heart Disease Prevention Source: Medscape Article: July 14, 2016 Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 21, 2016)Introduction:This article explores the critical role of LDL-cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in heart disease and cardiovascular risk. Elevated levels of LDL-cholesterol have long been associated with an increased risk of heart disease and related deaths. This harmful cholesterol accumulates Read More