Women experience metabolic health and heart disease differently than men—but most guidelines still rely on male-centric data. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia breaks down common myths about female heart health, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, low-carb diets, and the key metabolic markers women should be tracking to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Early insulin resistance often goes unnoticed—until it leads to diabetes or heart disease. Learn the earliest warning signs and how to reverse it naturally.
With so much conversation surrounding the MAHA movement, the term ‘metabolic health’ is getting more attention than ever. Just look at that 100% popularity score in the US between November 30 and December 6, 2025 on Google Trends: So it stands to reason that in 2026, there are potentially millions of Americans taking an interest
Cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia reviews the 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting major shifts toward higher protein, full-fat foods, lower sugar, and fewer grains—and what still needs to change for true metabolic health.
Cardiac mast cells play a critical but often overlooked role in heart disease. Learn how chronic metabolic stress activates immune cells in the heart, contributing to fibrosis, arrhythmias, and coronary disease—and what you can do to reduce the risk.
Is weightlifting dangerous for your heart? Dr. Philip Ovadia, heart surgeon and metabolic health expert, breaks down the real risks, benefits, and how to lift safely—especially if you have underlying heart disease or risk factors.
How travel impacts heart and metabolic health—and what you can do about it. Dr. Philip Ovadia shares practical, evidence-based strategies to protect your heart while traveling, including movement, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and alcohol avoidance.
No, it’s not a seasonal joke: the sugar diet is very real. It has waned somewhat from its zenith of popularity, but I feel now is the best time to weigh in — before people set their sights on fad diets for New Years. Just as you might have expected: no, it’s not something I
Women make up more than 60 million cases of heart disease in the U.S., yet they remain consistently underdiagnosed and underserved. Shifting hormones, outdated assumptions about age, and major sex differences in key biomarkers all contribute to poorer outcomes for women — including rising heart attack rates in younger age groups.
High Lp(a) is a known cardiovascular risk marker, but its impact depends heavily on metabolic health. Learn what raises Lp(a) and how lifestyle changes can lower it.
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