The echocardiograms have provided useful information. As some of you are aware, I tested for a decreased ejection fraction, and Lu also tested for certain abnormalities. Neither is vital today, but they both would have cut our lives short if we hadn't discovered the problems we can now fix. I hav...

Q: What medical tests should I get to ensure I am healthy? A: Everyone needs a Calcium CT, sleep study, genetic screen, and hormone check. A calcium CT scan will reveal plaque buildup in the arteries. This determines whether you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke. If you notice plaque build...

I saw a meme the other day that, while I'm sure it came from a nice place, I believe completely missed the mark. It was a photo of a father assisting his younger son with a motorcycle, with the caption "No one remembers that time you all played video games." Now, after spoken with several fathers...

I realize this is going to be an inflammatory message, but it is what it is. If you have a family history of heart attack or stroke.  If you are afraid about having a heart attack or stroke and you are tracking your cholesterol, you are missing out.  Cholesterol has never been harmful to anyone a...

I do a lot of coaching, and one of my most recent unplanned sessions was with a young woman about her life and the path she wanted to take. I told her she needed to figure out who she wanted to be and then go for it. This is evident, but also difficult. It is difficult to determine who you want t...

It has been said that we are our own worst enemies. This is very often true, and we are unaware of it. There are numerous examples, but one is when we harbor negativity and refuse to let it go. That rage and negativity seep into everything we do, darkening our entire life and crushing our souls. ...

I mention this often, but I wanted to discuss heart health again. By heart health, I mean the entire cardiovascular system because if your pipes (blood vessels) get clogged, the pump (heart) doesn't work so well. Too many people are letting their doctors look at cholesterol levels and, in some wa...

So, you snore, huh? That’s gonna be a problem. Not for your spouse, even though I am sure they would like it if you didn’t. The problem is most likely for your heart and your brain. Snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, and it will kill you. I mean, after it makes your quality of life terrible, you a...

The more we look for heart and circulatory issues, the more I find them. What scares me the most is that I see it mostly in my athletes. The reason is that the change is more significant, and my athletes, for the most part, are better at keeping track of their bodies. My athletes can tell me more...

I was talking to a group this weekend and someone said they were going to start running to “get more cardio.” Running is great cardio, it’s cheap and somewhat easy, however it isn’t the only form of cardio. All too often people tell me that they “have to run because they have to do cardio.” That ...

As we age, our health needs change. Adding a small handful of daily vitamins to your routine can have innumerable health benefits, from boosting our metabolism (which slows as we age!) to boosting our overall health. When asked which vitamins they would suggest adding to clients’ routines, our le...