Recently, an event called the Enhanced Games garnered a bit of publicity. Since the rules for International Competition (such as the Olympic Games) regarding Performance Enhancing Drugs (cheating) are felt to be somewhat restrictive (for those who want to cheat),…
“I forgot.” We’ve all uttered these shameful words…and no one intentionally sets out to forget agendas or obligations. The ongoing effort to NOT forget is the main reason why sticky notes, mnemonics, and calendars exist. And today the calendar reminds…
One of the positive aspects about the PREVENT Risk Calculator is its incorporation of Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (UACR), a marker of protein in the urine. And if you’re leaking protein in your urine, your Home Security System (endothelial…
I didn’t wear my Garmin running watch for about a week. During that time, I still ran. I actually even ran pretty fast on a few of those days. And then when I put my watch back on, it told…
A jovial gentleman entered the new local sandwich shop at the recommendation of a friend. He was immediately impressed by the nametag of the worker behind the counter, which read “Sandwich Expert.” This already seemed to be an upgrade over…
People can be pretty terrible on Social Media. But thankfully, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien can provide us some timeless encouragement…the following Lewis quote is lengthy, but well-worth our attention. “Suppose one reads a story of filthy atrocities in the…
I’m currently on a work trip in Eastern Idaho, but my wife keeps me updated on important life events and noteworthy headlines. And she sent me a news article about a guy with a machete tattoo on his face who…
Every now and then the topic of trimethylamine N-oxide, or TMAO, is extracted from its watery grave by some “cardiovascular expert” in efforts to convince us that this is something to worry about. So here’s the rundown on TMAO…get ready…
Quite frequently, people will make claims that their preferred dietary religion pattern is guaranteed to make you age in reverse, render you immune from heart disease, and restore peace in the Middle East. And one of these diets is called…
In the latest installment of “Cardiovascular Risk Calculators Belong in the Trash Can,” THIS STUDY came out looking at the relationship between various Risk Calculators and coronary plaque (measured by CAC and CCTA). You all are familiar with the “Got…
