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 Shifting hormones, outdated assumptions about age, and major sex differences in key biomarkers all contribute to poorer outcomes for women — including rising heart attack rates in younger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.
Holiday heart risks spike in winter, especially for older adults and those with metabolic disease. Learn how to protect your heart health during the holidays.
Confused about whether protein powder is safe for your heart? Dr. Phil Ovadia explains the benefits, risks, myths, and how to choose the right high-protein option.
The Make America Health Again (MAHA) movement is driving a major nutrition shift in 2025, as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to release new U.S. dietary guidelines. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia examines how these shorter, “common-sense” guidelines could reshape heart health by emphasizing whole, real foods, revisiting saturated fat, and rethinking traditional low-fat advice.
Discover how your gut health directly impacts your heart. Learn practical, science-backed ways to improve both through diet, rest, and lifestyle.
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