Coronary Calcium Score Test

There's been a lot of debate regarding the accuracy of CT calcium scoring and what it actually means. I've received a lot of questions from people saying, "Since, my calcium score is 0, that means I'm good, right?"

Definitely not!

Another question I get a lot of, "My...

Is the Carnivore Diet Good for Your Health? A Review of the Evidence

Just about every day I see a new doctor or influencer on social media touting these all red meat "ancestral diets" that supposedly are healthier because cavemen and cavewomen used to eat this way.

There are actual doctors who...

Heart Disease Prevention

We all know that heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million deaths occur each year due to cardiovascular diseases. In the United States alone, about 650,000 deaths per year are...

Familial Hypercholesterolemia 

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder that gives people very high cholesterol and very early heart disease. It's not unusual to see teenagers with cholesterol levels in the 300-700 range.

Familial hypercholesterolemia can be subdivided into many...

LDL Cholesterol Particle Size, Oxidation, and Mortality

With so many people online being misguided by fitness influencers and non cardiologists, it's so important to actually discuss this.

Every day, on social media I get asked about whether or not LDL particle size or oxidation states matter....

Is Red Meat Healthy or Good for Your Cardiovascular Health: A Review of the Evidence and A Secret Glimmer of Hope

With the popularity of the Carnivore Diet, many of my patients and attendees at medical conferences have questions regarding red meat and it's health benefits.

Historically, red meat...

11 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Naturally

"Do I have to take statins?"

That's the number one question I get on social media, quickly followed by, 

"How can I lower my cholesterol without medications?"

If you've been told that you have high cholesterol levels, you may be wondering how to lower...

Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Weight Loss?

One of the questions I get the most when I am on tour speaking is, "Should I do intermittent fasting?" People will say they heard it's good for your health, or it helps you live longer, or it is the only way to lose weight.

It certainly is one way...