Heart disease doesn’t start with a heart attack. Discover the surprising early signs of a weakened heart — from poor blood sugar control to oral health issues — and learn how lifestyle changes can help you reduce your risk and improve your long-term health.
Dr. Phil Ovadia recently appeared on the My Zero Carb Life podcast, hosted by Kelly Hogan, where they engaged in an eye-opening discussion about the carnivore diet and heart health. The episode revolved around the story of one of Kelly’s long-time friends, Cindy, a dedicated carnivore who recently suffered a heart attack despite following the diet strictly for nearly five years.
He survived a massive heart attack at 63 and went on to win four world wrestling titles in his late 60s by embracing a metabolic health approach through diet, exercise, reduced medication, and mindfulness.
Cardiac surgeon advocates for a fundamental shift—from treating to preventing heart disease
Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Ray on the show today to discuss the most important topics from Ovadia’s book, Stay Off My Operating Table. The cholesterol controversy, diagnostic testing, blood panel specifics, and other areas of interest related to avoiding heart disease are reviewed.
A heart attack can feel like a world-ending emergency. Although 805,000 people experience one every year, it can still be an incredibly isolating medical event — and perhaps not something you thought would happen to you. There are countless articles online explaining how you can avoid heart attacks. But now that you’ve experienced one and
Every day, I see patients with heart disease, or suspected of having it. And the most tragic thing is that many of them think it’s inevitable. Some are unaware of how lifestyle choices impact their risk, but others believe that their genetic makeup has doomed them to suffering from heart disease anyway and there’s no
The link between stress and heart-related illness has long been recognized, especially its relation to sudden heart attacks. This is why learning how to manage stress is an essential element of heart health training for anyone that wants to live a long and healthy life. A good first step is to look at sources of
High blood pressure is a sign that your heart is working too hard and is under strain. If heart disease prevention is a priority for you, then you’ll want to work on lowering your blood pressure to a healthy range. That can be easier said than done though, because high blood pressure doesn’t always result
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