How Much Olive Oil a Day Is Too Much?
Here’s what a cardiologist/heart surgeon has to say about how much olive oil is too much in a day. After discovering a super easy way to get more olive oil in my daily diet without [...]
Is a Resting Pulse of 100-105 Bad?
If your resting heart rate is 100 to 105, you’d better read this article to find out what the bad news is. The straight question is: Can a resting heart rate of 100 to 105 [...]
Palpitations During Bowel Movements: Causes, Solutions
Yes, palpitations CAN occur as a result of a bowel movement, and a cardiologist explains why pooping can make you feel as though your heart skipped a beat. “Anything that causes pain or anxiety can [...]
Pulled Chest Muscle vs. Heart Problem
A cardiologist addresses whether a pulled chest muscle has different features than a heart problem or angina and vice versa. A pulled or strained chest muscle is no picnic to have. It can hurt. And [...]
Coconut Saturated Fats vs. Meat Sat Fats
A heart specialist addresses whether coconut oil’s saturated fats are as bad as those from meat. There’s a lot of online content touting the health virtues of coconut oil, even though it’s loaded with saturated [...]
How Does Stress Cause a “Skipped” Heartbeat?
A heart surgeon explains how stress can cause a “skipped” heartbeat. Keep in mind that what may feel like your heart skipping a beat isn’t necessarily actually that at all, but rather, the next beat [...]
Bench Press vs. Weighted Vest Pushups
Here’s the comparison between the bench press and weighted vest pushups. One of my personal-training clients some years ago asked me which was better: bench press or weighted vest pushups. What are your goals? Do [...]
Does a Punch Biopsy for Mole Removal Hurt?
Here’s why a punch biopsy for a mole removal does NOT hurt. You don’t need a doctor to tell you that having a mole removed via punch biopsy does not hurt. I’ve had two of [...]
Breast Density Cancer Danger: Truth or Hype?
Dense breast tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer, but there's another big problem with dense breasts: Mammograms are harder to read. So though there may be inconsistent research findings regarding just how much [...]
ANGINA: What It Feels Like, Duration, Triggers…
What does the chest “pain” of angina feel like and how long, or short, might be the duration? What are possible triggers? "Angina is a term for chest pain due to coronary heart disease," says Waqar [...]
Premature Ventricular Contraction Fear: Should You Worry?
Are PVCs worth being scared out of your wits over? Below are links to some of the premature ventricular contraction articles on this site. All are interviews with Pam Marcovitz, MD, an internal medicine cardiologist [...]
STEVIA Raw Chocolate Coconut Balls Simple Recipe
STEVIA Raw Chocolate Coconut Balls Simple Recipe You will need: - 12 level tablespoons almond meal (not “ground almonds,” but meal; this is very finely ground almonds) - 8 level tablespoons [...]
Causes of Waking with Racing Heart After Falling Asleep
Waking in the middle of the night with a racing heart can have minor to serious causes. Have you been awakening in the middle of the night to find that your heart is racing? Below [...]
PVCs after Eating Not Caused by Food
A cardiologist says that PVCs or heart palpitations after eating are not caused by the food or the physical act of eating. "Blood flow is shunted to the intestine after eating, so we can digest [...]
Are PVCs Connected to GERD in any Way?
There is probably a link between PVCs and GERD. PVC stands for premature ventricular contraction, and GERD refers to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Are PVCs associated with GERD? "I think they are,” says cardiologist Dr. Pam [...]
Strong Heartbeat Awareness: Causes & Solutions
Dang, there goes that “cardiac awareness” again: You REALLY feel your heart beating, or maybe this goes on for long stretches of time—even though you’re not physically exerting yourself. "Some people are just more aware [...]
Should You Do Deadlifts on Back or Leg Day or BOTH ?
A big question in the muscle building world is whether deadlifts should be done on leg day or back day, but ... why choose? If you've been deadlifting only once a week and have not [...]
Why You Should Ditch the Barbell Pad for Squats
The cons of using a barbell pad for the squat outweigh the pros so much, that this article will cover only the cons. Yes, the pad is there on the gym floor, but this doesn’t [...]
How to Stop Grip from Slipping During Deadlift WITHOUT Gloves
Sick of your grip slipping during deadlifts? You can solve this problem--and without gloves or straps. Say No to Gloves During the Deadlift Do not wear gloves. Otherwise, this teaches your hands to rely on [...]
Why You Should Never Ask People Why They Never Remarried
You should never ask someone why he or she never remarried. This is just plain thoughtless and inconsiderate. It's dumbfounding how often people, who've lost a spouse to death, are asked this question. However, it's [...]
DVT Risk after Joint Replacement Surgery Stays for Years
The length of time that DVT risk remains significant after joint replacement surgery will shock you. It’s years. Yes, the risk of this dangerous blood clot goes on for years after the joint replacement. This [...]
Younger Daughter Bigger than Older Son: Solutions
Do you have a younger daughter who’s bigger than and bullies an older son? Don't blame the size difference before you look in the mirror as the cause. There’s a thread on a health site [...]
Pushups Using a Dangling Kettlebell: Instructions
Get ready for the kettlebell heavy pushup — for those who dare, for those who find pumping out lots of plain ‘ol pushups is just way too easy. Pushups need not be fancy to be [...]
Plantar Fasciitis Prevention: New Habit for Stronger Feet
There is a unique but very simple way to help prevent the heel pain of plantar fasciitis, and it’s so cheap you won’t believe it. Just kick off your shoes. And socks. This is what [...]
Sudden Tiny Brown Spot Under Lip Likely Clogged Pore
Have you noticed the seemingly sudden appearance of a very tiny brown dot under (not on) your lip? And you wipe and rub it, and it remains? And it just doesn’t go away? One day [...]
COLON CANCER: STOOL CHANGES, Symptoms, Detection: Answers
If you’re worried about colon cancer and can’t find answers online, you just might find the answers to your questions in the articles below. Bowel movements or "stools" form as food is digested and nutrients [...]
Is a Lot of Bleeding During Menopause Something to Worry About?
If you’re bleeding a lot during menopause -- and a doctor has confirmed menopause -- then something may be very wrong. For this post I asked Dr. Gino Tutera, an OB/GYN and a specialist in bioidentical [...]
Can Discharge from Vaginal Atrophy Resemble Cervical Mucus?
Is cervical mucous even present when there’s vaginal atrophy? Atrophic vaginitis (vaginal atrophy) is the result of menopause, when a woman’s estrogen levels drop so much that her vagina literally dries out or loses its [...]
How Does Colon Cancer Increase Mucous Production?
Yes, colon cancer can increase the amount of mucous in your stools. And this is what’s so scary, because this substance in the stools is actually a normal occurrence. The reason for the normal mucous [...]
Can Colon Cancer Increase Amount of Stools?
Regarding colon cancer, we need to be careful with addressing this question, because reputable sites state that the "frequency" of bowel movements may change (including increase per day). But this article is not about frequency [...]
Can PVCs in a Structurally Normal Heart Mean Danger?
Are you experiencing premature ventricular contractions but recently underwent an echocardiogram that yielded normal results? "When PVCs occur in people with structurally normal hearts, they are usually considered benign,” explains cardiologist Dr. Pam Marcovitz, MD, [...]
Can PVCs Occur Often Enough to Cause Heart Damage?
"When many, many PVCs occur, up to several thousand in 24 hours, the lack of synchronized heartbeat can cause a temporary reduction in the heart’s pumping function,” explains cardiologist Dr. Pam Marcovitz, MD, an internal [...]
Can Stress Cause PVCs During Calmer Periods?
Can the stress of your life actually cause spontaneous PVCs during those periods when you’re in a more relaxed mood? “PVCs may be caused by overall life stress, but are rarely caused by having a [...]
How Can PVCs Cause Chest Pain?
Are you convinced that your premature ventricular contractions are causing you chest pain? You may want to rethink this idea. “PVCs or premature ventricular contractions are ‘extra’ heartbeats coming from the bottom chambers of the [...]
Do PVCs Make Your Heart Skip a Beat or Is It an Illusion?
When you have PVCs, does your heart literally skip a beat, or does it only seem this way? That “skipped” beat has been known to frighten many people, making them think that a heart attack [...]
Pencil Stools Return to Normal: Can Still Be Colon Cancer?
If colon cancer is causing your stools to be pencil thin, this doesn’t mean that the stools cannot return to normal. So if you’ve been noticing pencil thin stools and fearing colon cancer, do NOT [...]
Image Lets You Change Femur Length to See How It Affects Squat
For critics who think long femurs don’t matter in the back squat, play around with this virtual squat application and find out the truth! Whether you want to believe it or not, femur length relative [...]
Long Femurs vs. Short Shins when Trouble Squatting
Maybe it’s not your long femurs, but your short shins that make squatting troublesome. There’s a lot of stuff out there about femur to torso ratio when discussing the back squat. The “bad levers” of [...]
High Intensity Interval Training for Overweight People
There is no medical reason why an overweight person cannot or should not do high intensity interval training (HIIT). However, the modality of the exercise would certainly come into play for an extra heavy body. [...]
Glucerna Ingredients Include Soy & Artificial Sweeteners
Is Glucerna really healthy for people with diabetes, since these products are so highly processed? Glucerna’s ingredients list is quite lengthy. The Glucerna trademarked slogan is “Smart nutrition for people with diabetes.” Perhaps you’ve seen [...]
