Is pork bad for your heart, or is its reputation undeserved? Discover the nutritional benefits of pork, how it affects cardiovascular and metabolic health, and why choosing whole, minimally processed cuts may make a difference.
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Discover how concierge medicine for heart health can provide personalized care, advanced testing, and direct access to specialists. Learn how telehealth can help you take a more proactive approach to your cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Read MoreTelehealth makes healthcare more accessible, but not all providers offer the same level of care. Learn how Ovadia Heart Health combines personalized cardiac and metabolic health assessments with expert medical guidance and ongoing support.
Read MoreCalorie labels aren’t always accurate, and counting calories alone may not deliver the results you expect. Discover how reporting errors, food quality, and processing affect weight management, and explore a nutrient-dense approach focused on whole foods, protein, and healthy fats.
Read MoreDr. Aseem Malhotra joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to question some of modern medicine’s biggest assumptions, from cholesterol and statins to stents, metabolic health, COVID vaccine safety, and the evidence behind the treatments patients are told to trust.
Read MoreUltra-processed sugars have become an unwelcome (and unfortunately near-universal) part of the US grocery store — and our metabolic health feels every gram of it. As a result, many of us have turned to sugar substitutes in our daily diet. One of the most popular of these is xylitol. And while sugar alternatives may be Read More
Dyslipidemia is an imbalance of fats in your blood, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. Learn what these numbers can mean for your heart, why context matters when evaluating cholesterol, and how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management can help improve your metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Read MoreCholesterol is extremely misunderstood: it’s a vital component of our cell membranes (including white blood cells). While certain cholesterol levels can indicate an elevated risk of heart disease, it’s important to understand the full picture.
Read MoreSee how the Mediterranean and keto diets compare for heart health. We break down research on blood sugar, triglycerides, inflammation, liver fat, and insulin resistance to explore why carbohydrate restriction may offer greater cardiometabolic benefits.
Read MoreCholesterol has been misunderstood for decades. Discover what modern research says about LDL, dietary cholesterol, heart attack risk, statins, and the markers that may matter more for your heart health.
Read MoreFor the first half of my career as a heart surgeon, I was heading toward becoming one of my own patients. I had struggled with my weight since childhood. I became morbidly obese. My hemoglobin A1c reached 5.9, putting me in the pre-diabetic range. And despite spending my career treating people with advanced heart disease, Read More
Poor metabolic health can undermine even the strongest financial plan. Discover how proactive cardiometabolic care can help protect your health, income, longevity, and financial legacy.
Read MoreDr. Philip Ovadia joins Dr. Mariza Snyder to explain why metabolic health and insulin resistance may reveal heart disease risk long before symptoms appear. Learn which markers to track, why muscle matters, and how tools like CGMs and coronary calcium scans can provide deeper insight into your cardiovascular health.
Read MoreHeart disease risk goes far beyond LDL cholesterol. Dr. Philip Ovadia explains how metabolic health, insulin resistance, inflammation, statins, hormones, and coronary calcium scores can help you better understand your cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreKetones are more than an alternative energy source. They can help fuel your heart, support cardiac efficiency, improve vascular function, and promote metabolic health. Learn how low-carb eating, fasting, and exercise can help your body generate more ketones naturally.
Read MoreHeart disease has remained the leading cause of death for over a century, despite decades of standard advice focused on lowering cholesterol. In this recap of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why conventional cardiac care is missing the mark. Learn how insulin resistance drives heart disease, why proper testing matters, and how returning to real, nutrient-dense foods can protect your heart and keep you off the operating table.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Hack My Age podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why LDL cholesterol is missing the bigger picture when it comes to heart disease. Discover the 5 essential metabolic metrics you should track instead to assess true cardiovascular risk and protect your long-term health naturally.
Read MoreHormones influence everything from heart rate and blood pressure to blood vessel function and heart rhythm. Learn how hormonal imbalances may affect cardiovascular health and what lifestyle changes can help support healthier hormone function.
Read MoreCKM syndrome connects cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic health. Learn which risk factors to watch, how CKM disease is screened, and which lifestyle changes may help improve your metabolic health.
Read MoreRecovering from a heart attack takes more than standard lab work. Learn why fasting insulin, NT-proBNP, hs-TnI, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) can provide deeper insight into your cardiometabolic health, and discover the lifestyle habits that can improve these biomarkers and help reduce the risk of future cardiac events.
Read MoreDo carbohydrates really keep your heart healthy, or is that another outdated nutrition myth? Explore the latest science on carbs, cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, and why a low carb approach may better support long-term heart health.
Read MoreFor most of my career, I believed what every heart surgeon is taught: heart disease is a cholesterol problem. Lower LDL, avoid saturated fat, prescribe the statin, and if all else fails, send them to the operating room. Then I became the patient. I was over 100 pounds overweight, metabolically unhealthy, and on the same Read More
SGLT2 inhibitors can help manage heart failure, diabetes, and kidney disease, but they do not address the root causes of poor metabolic health. Discover the benefits, potential side effects, and lifestyle strategies that may provide similar long term heart health improvements.
Read MoreProtein-enhanced snacks may sound healthy, but many are still ultra-processed foods packed with added sugars, seed oils, and refined grains. Discover why bioavailable protein from whole foods like beef, seafood, eggs, and dairy is a better choice for your metabolic and heart health.
Read MoreImproving your heart health involves more than eating well and exercising. Discover four clinically backed habits that may support better cardiovascular and metabolic health, including donating blood, controlled heat and cold exposure, moderate caffeine intake, and practicing gratitude, while learning how to incorporate them safely into your routine.
Read MoreAre animal-based diets healthier than plant-based diets? Explore the research on nutrient density, bioavailability, anti-nutrients, inflammation, and long-term health outcomes to understand the strengths and limitations of each approach and learn why whole, minimally processed foods matter most.
Read MoreFor years, we’ve been told that butter and beef tallow are dangerous for heart health. But does the evidence actually support that claim? In this article, I explore why many experts still warn against saturated fat, what the latest research says, and how you can make more informed decisions about the foods you eat.
Read MoreYour skin can reveal important clues about your heart health. Poor circulation, chronic inflammation, and certain skin conditions may be linked to cardiovascular risk. Learn how skincare ingredients, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can support both healthy skin and a healthier heart.
Read MoreCan what you eat affect how you feel? Research on the gut-brain axis suggests a strong connection between nutrition and mental health. Studies show that dietary changes may improve depression, anxiety, and cognitive function, sometimes with results comparable to medication. Learn how reducing processed foods, cutting sugar, and eliminating alcohol could support better mental wellbeing.
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