LDL Cholesterol: A Basic Introduction

Introduction In the intricate tapestry of human health, the role of cholesterol cannot be understated. Among the various types of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has earned a notorious reputation as the “bad cholesterol.” (Just an FYI: Dr. Lacey and I are strongly against using the terms “good” and “bad” cholesterol, but too many people … Read more

“Sitting Disease” is Slowly Killing You

OK, I am not holding back. I am going to give it to you in pretty straight-forward terms here. No more Dr. Nice Guy. Your INACTIVITY IS SLOWLY KILLING YOU. I hate to be dramatic here, but it’s true and I feel like brute honesty is my last resort. I like to call sedentary lifestyle … Read more

Let’s Go NUTS!

Nuts are my favorite snack. I eat them every day. I love the taste and I love that they are helping me be heart healthy. I’m here to help motivate you to make eating nuts part of your daily routine. They are sooooo good for you. When I think of “food as medicine”- I first … Read more