Many believe a high ApoB score automatically signals heart disease risk. While ApoB is a better marker than LDL alone, its role is more complex. Particle size, metabolic health, and other biomarkers matter far more than simply lowering cholesterol. Learn why a high ApoB score doesn’t always mean danger—and what truly determines heart health.
Autophagy—the body’s cellular cleanup—can protect the heart by clearing damaged cells, lowering inflammation, and supporting healthy aging. Learn safe ways to activate it with fasting, low-carb, and exercise—plus when not to push it.
Maybe you’ve been told eating fat will clog your arteries, so it’s healthier to replace your weekly steak with whole grains. Or maybe you’ve been told low-carb diets are bad for your heart, so you need to add carbohydrates in order to protect your arteries. Either way, you’ve likely been bombarded by information from all
Discover how ketogenic diets change key biomarkers like insulin, CRP, cholesterol, testosterone, and cortisol—what to expect and why it matters.
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.
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 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.
A heart surgeon breaks down misleading metabolic health advice trending on social media—from GLP-1 weight loss drugs to outdated diabetes studies and plant-based diets for kids.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.
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
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.
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