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The advanced lipid metrics your doctor doesn’t know about
Most people think high LDL cholesterol automatically means high heart disease risk. But research shows it’s not just about cholesterol levels—it’s about particle size. Small, dense LDL particles are far more dangerous than large, buoyant ones, and they’re strongly tied to insulin resistance, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. This guide explains why LDL particle size matters, how to measure it, and proven ways to reduce small LDL through diet, fasting, and lifestyle changes.
Next steps after your CAC scan
Worried about your coronary artery calcium (CAC) score? Learn exactly what to do after your scan — whether your score is mildly elevated or high. Discover how to interpret your results, when to seek a second opinion, and the most effective lifestyle changes to stabilize or even reverse heart plaque without relying solely on statins.
Emerging evidence between cardiac amyloidosis and insulin resistance
Emerging research reveals a strong link between cardiac amyloidosis and insulin resistance. Once considered rare, cardiac amyloidosis is now increasingly recognized as a metabolic condition tied to poor glucose control and chronic inflammation. Learn how insulin resistance contributes to this underdiagnosed form of heart disease—and what you can do to reverse it through diet, movement, and lifestyle changes.
Responding to bad metabolic health advice on social media
A heart surgeon breaks down misleading metabolic health advice trending on social media—from GLP-1 weight loss drugs to outdated diabetes studies and plant-based diets for kids. Learn what the research really says and how to make smarter health choices.
The effects of GLP-1 drugs on your heart
Some doctors call it a miracle drug. Others, the answer to America’s obesity epidemic. I call it an unknown quantity — because GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have many more long term consequences than are currently being discussed. In the same way statins haven’t cured heart disease and SSRIs don’t solve depression, GLP-1 agonists aren’t necessarily
The most accurate measures of heart disease risk
Most people who suffer heart attacks never saw it coming—because traditional risk factors like cholesterol and family history often miss the mark. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals three of the most accurate tests for assessing heart disease risk today, including CAC scans, hs-CRP, and insulin resistance markers like A1C and C-peptides. Learn how to interpret your results and what steps to take next.
The unusual connection between your hormones and heart health
Discover how hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction are interconnected—and why they could be early warning signs of heart disease. Learn how lifestyle changes can help restore balance and improve heart health in just 12 weeks.
5 heart health myths debunked by a heart surgeon
A heart surgeon debunks five of the most common myths about heart health—including the truth about cholesterol, saturated fat, genetics, and red wine. If you’ve ever wondered what really causes heart disease (and what doesn’t), this is essential reading for anyone serious about prevention.
The Insulin Connection: Rethinking Female Health Beyond “Just Hormones – Andrea Salcedo DO
Discover how insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction drive many common women’s health issues—including PCOS, fibroids, gestational diabetes, and even gynecologic cancers. In this powerful episode, “The Conscious Gynecologist” Dr. Andrea Salcedo joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to expose the metabolic root causes behind reproductive health struggles and offers practical, non-pharmaceutical solutions.
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