Top Chronic Diseases Men Should be Aware Of

Although the gap has definitely decreased, women still live an average of 5 years longer than men do. And although both men and women are affected by chronic illness, men tend to smoke and drink more than women increasing their risk of many diseases. To top it off, men are also much less diligent about getting preventative care...Continue reading

My “Normal” Lifestyle Almost Killed Me

I was living what I thought was a “normal” lifestyle when all of a sudden I was facing death. One day I was visiting family, the next I was in the hospital experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. I soon learned I had three blocked arteries, and would quickly need triple coronary bypass surgery to...Continue reading

Do You Really Need to Take Statins?

Medications are wonderful treatment for many diseases. However, whenever prudent, physicians should aim to limit your medication burden and promote preventive measures such as diet, exercise and other lifestyle modifications. Additionally, it’s very possible to overmedicate, and it’s best to take fewer medications, and thus limit your exposure to resulting adverse effects. Why take a...Continue reading

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