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…
We’ve all known the kids who incessantly inhale the fumes from Sharpie markers. The multicolored stippling on the tips of their noses tips you off about their tendency to huff volatile hydrocarbons, and we typically encourage them to minimize these…
I haven’t historically paid too much attention to Mixed Martial Arts, but even I was aware of the recent contest between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, which was hailed as “The Biggest Fight of the Century” and a “Dream Matchup.”…
“A CAC isn’t good enough because it doesn’t detect soft plaque…you need a CCTA!” “Your regular doctor isn’t good enough…you need an enlightened concierge practitioner with a robust Social Media presence!” “Your current diet isn’t good enough…you need a multivitamin,…
Darrell (pronounced duh-RELL) is a super nice guy, but he’s clearly on the Struggle Bus when it comes to his physical health. He’s got diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, a weird rash, and about 19 other currently undiagnosed conditions. He…
Since Captain Planet is unlikely to be the hero we need for saving the world from Heart Disease (as we learned from last week’s post), perhaps we ought to turn our attention to another early 1990s classic cartoon character…Darkwing Duck!…
