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People want simple answers to complex problems. Atherosclerotic plaque—that fatty, inflammatory buildup inside artery walls—feels like something you should be able to “clean out” like ...
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To truly settle the long-running "cold war" between Dr. Loren Cordain’s Paleo camp and Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s plant-based paradigm, we have to look past ...
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We all aspire to be winners, but what does it truly mean to be a winner? It’s often defined as someone who places first in ...
For years, we've heard the chorus: "Eat more plants for a healthier heart!" And largely, that advice holds true. Numerous studies have championed the benefits ...
A Practical, Evidence-Based Q&A Inspired by the Ornish Debate Introduction: Why This Question Won’t Go Away Dean Ornish has claimed for decades that intensive lifestyle ...
Neu5Gc, Plant-Based Protection, and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease Q1. What is Neu5Gc, and why is it linked to heart disease? Neu5Gc (N-glycolylneuraminic acid) is a type ...
Q: Are endurance athletes really at higher risk for atrial fibrillation? A: Yes. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in the general population, with a lifetime ...
Meet the "Masters Athlete." This is a person over age 50 who feels like they are in the prime of their life. They run long ...
New research from the University of California, Riverside suggests microplastics may directly accelerate heart disease — especially in males. Here’s what the study uncovered, explained ...
Meet Sam. Sam is a person who cares deeply about staying healthy. Sam eats a big green salad every day and never touches greasy fast ...
Imagine a world-class runner. This person races through marathons, eats what they believe is a "perfect" diet, and feels like they are in the best ...
Does the risk of atherosclerosis increase as we age? Yes. Atherosclerosis is considered a disease of aging. The likelihood and severity of plaque buildup in ...
Coronary atherosclerosis can regress under defined conditions. Serial intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) studies show that intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ...
Peter Megdal sets cycling world record Survivor of heart disease excels in shattering limits others may set for him. [Editor's note: The following article concludes ...
Peter Megdal sets new world record in cycling by Scott Heald | The Dedham Times The Guinness Book of World Records contains some zany entries ...
Tuesday, September 12th, Peter Megdal broke the Mens age 60 – 64 world record for the hour. At the Bicentario Velodromo in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Peter ...
