Tag Archives: heart disease prevention

Alcohol and breast cancer … what am I telling my patients?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In a blog earlier today, “Even low levels of alcohol increase breast cancer risk,” I told you, “Less than a drink a day even a glass of wine with dinner, could change the risk of breast cancer.” So, what am … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean diet also helps existing heart disease

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help heart patients stay healthy, new research from Greece shows. The Mediterranean diet, which I recommend in my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, involves eating lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, vegetable and … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Supplementation and Cancer Prevention

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Readers of this blog know that, in general, I’m in favor of healthcare professionals checking vitamin D levels as part of routine exams. I do this on all adolescents and adults. And, I’ve blogged more on the topic of vitamin … Continue reading →

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Herbals and Heart Health

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Walt Larimore

The folks at Natural Standard recently sent out a notice of a significant review in the cardiology literature on the potential interactions between herbs and heart medications. A news release on the study can be found here. This new analysis suggests … Continue reading →

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Scientists link BPA in plastics to heart disease

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Walt Larimore

#mce_temp_url#With disagreement over baby bottle chemical (bisphenol A), what’s a parent to do? Reuters Health in London is reporting that exposure to a chemical found in plastic containers is linked to heart disease. Scientists researching bisphenol A, known as BPA, … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 6 – Alcohol

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In my latest book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I teach people how to utilize these ten essentials that are necessary to live a happy and highly healthy life. Under The Essential of Self-Care, teach what I call “The … Continue reading →

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Women who want to live longer need to become more optimistic

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In my new book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, (available about 9/1//09I discuss how “toxic attitudes” can lead to disease, dysfuntion, and disorder. Now, a new study shows how optimism, at least in females, can lead to improved health … Continue reading →

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Daily Glass of Orange Juice Is Heart Smart

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Walt Larimore

An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but orange juice may be good at the job, too. An antioxidant in orange juice called hesperidin improves blood vessel function and helps lower a person’s risk of heart … Continue reading →

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Obese teens show signs of heart disease. What can you do?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Bloomberg News reports that “teenagers and young adults who are obese . . . show signs of damaged heart arteries that may lead to heart attacks, strokes, and shortened lives,” according to a study published in Circulation: Journal of the … Continue reading →

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Are multivitamins helpful or harmful when it comes to preventing chronic diseases?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

According to the LA Times, “a spate of high-profile studies published in the last few years shows that a variety of popular supplements — including calcium, selenium, and vitamins A, C and E — don’t do anything to reduce the … Continue reading →

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How You Can Eat Heart-Healthy Food While Eating Out – What to enjoy, what to avoid

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Eating out doesn’t have to mean consuming foods that contribute to heart disease. Recently Men’s Health magazine Editor Peter Moore discussed healthy options in three different types of cuisines, Italian, Mexican, and Chinese, and talked about menu “warning” words that can … Continue reading →

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What a woman’s heart needs, at every age

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in the US. While 8 million women have it,  you can take specific steps to protect your heart starting at an early age. What’s more, a new study shows that in recent … Continue reading →

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