Aortic Stenosis Surgery or Catheter Based?

"Dr. Alo, my doctor heard a murmur and the echo says I have severe aortic stenosis. Do I really need open-heart surgery?"

A lot of people walk into my office expecting the worst: a cracked chest, a week in the hospital and months of recovery. Many of them...

Is It Costochondritis or a Heart Attack?

Your chest hurts. You press on the sore spot, and it hurts more. Most people take that as good news, and often it is. Costochondritis, an inflammation where your ribs meet the cartilage that joins them to your breastbone, is a common cause of chest pain, and...

Does Lipoprotein a Still Matter After HORIZON Trial Failure?

On September 4, 2026, Novartis announced that Lp(a)HORIZON, the first large outcomes trial of a drug built specifically to lower lipoprotein(a), did not meet its primary endpoint. Since then, patients and people in my community keep askin...

5 Exercises That Lower Blood Sugar By 58% 

Blood sugar control is not complicated. It is not about finding one perfect workout or one magic supplement. It is about moving your body consistently, and the science behind it is remarkably strong. I am going to show you five specific exercises backed by...

Rosuvastatin vs Atorvastatin (Crestor vs Lipitor): Which Is Better?

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) and atorvastatin (Lipitor) are the two statins I use more than any others. They are both excellent. But they are not identical, and people ask me all the time which one is better. So let me walk you through t...

Which Statin Should You Start?

"Which statin should I take?" might be the question I hear most often in clinic. People have heard of Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and a half dozen others, and they want to know whether it matters. It does. So let me tell you exactly how I do it, in plain English, and wha...

The First Year After A Heart Stent Playbook

If you or someone you love just had a stent placed, the first year matters more than almost any other stretch of your heart health. I see people walk out of the hospital relieved, and they should be. The blocked artery was opened. But a stent is not the e...

Statins and Dementia in Type 2 Diabetes: Starting Early Was Associated With 15% Lower Risk

If you have spent any time on the wellness side of the internet, you have been told that statins rot your brain. That they cause dementia. That the cholesterol in your neurons is being stripped away by a drug...