Never Give Up—Fight Illness With Strength And Science
A neck circumference of ≥14 inches in women or ≥17 inches in men increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) by 58%. AF is a serious heart condition linked to various health complications. Preventing AF through lifestyle changes like weight loss and dietary adjustments is crucial, as treatment often involves lifelong medication.
This article discusses visceral fat, emphasizing its dangers compared to visible fat due to its link to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and inflammation. It offers lifestyle changes, such as improved diet, better sleep, blood sugar regulation, and effective exercise, to help reduce visceral fat, with visible results possible in days.
Visceral fat, unlike subcutaneous fat, poses serious health risks by surrounding internal organs and promoting chronic inflammation. Individuals may appear normal but still carry high visceral fat levels, increasing the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. Addressing diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors can effectively reduce visceral fat and improve overall health.
The article explains common misconceptions about cholesterol and emphasizes the importance of triglycerides as crucial indicators of heart health. While total cholesterol and LDL are often highlighted, they may be misleading. Elevated triglycerides can signal insulin resistance and cardiovascular risks. Understanding lipid panels requires focusing on more relevant metrics beyond traditional cholesterol values.
In this article, we will explore how chronic inflammation acts as an amplifier, turning small exposures into significant health threats. We’ll also look at what you can do to protect yourself.-
This article was updated with audio on August 26, 2025. 🎧 ▶️ Press play below to listen. Your browser does not support the audio element. This article discusses the ear problems associated with the risk factors associated with increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Introduction Did you know that dizziness, vertigo, and even ringing…
I want to share with you my experience with the recent holiday celebrations. Years ago, I used to have frequent heartburns. Doctors call it gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. I used to take a lot of TUMS or Rolaids. Working in the emergency department, drinking coffee, and having a poor diet did not help either….
Audio was added to this article on August 31, 2025. 🎧 ▶️ Press play below to listen. Your browser does not support the audio element. First published on April 9, 2019. This page is updated with new information. Metabolic Syndrome is a common condition that increases the risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, and Type…
This article discusses the diseases related to obesity and metabolic syndrome namely: endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, metabolic syndrome, PCOS and heart diseases.
Erectile dysfunction or ED affects 3-76.5% of all men based on a global study. The same study also found that when compared with men with no ED, men with ED have an increased risk of dying from all causes, including: Cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, peripheral vascular disease, strokes Dementia Prostate enlargement…
Part 1 of this series mentioned commonly used drugs for hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia that can cause metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome constellates five conditions: hypertension, obesity, high blood sugar, low HDL, and high triglycerides. These five conditions work together in several combinations and bring out many common chronic complicated diseases. This article talks about drugs…
Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of five medical conditions: hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, low HDL, and high triglycerides. All five work together to cause common medical conditions that lead to expensive medical bills and early death. Heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and hypertensive crises, and many others are best avoided. A sedentary lifestyle and high…
Asthma is a disease of inflammation. Usually, inflammation is a response against something harmful like infections, toxins, and injuries. In asthma, the inflammation can be the result of the presence of excessive amounts of pro-inflammatory substances in the form of cytokines. It is not surprising then that anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of steroids are…
This article marks the start of a series of articles about skin conditions related to metabolic syndrome (MetS). Many people don’t see a physician. Some of them may be walking around with undiagnosed diabetes. Usually, the first time they get diagnosed is when they are in an emergency room with a critical condition like a…
Hyperinsulinemia means high insulin levels. Persistent high insulin leads to conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The good news is there is something you can do about it. What is Insulin? Insulin is the primary hormone for fuel storage in the body. After eating, macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are broken down into easily…
Obesity is a risk factor for serious Covid-19 and hospital admission.
Hair loss can be a sign of a future heart attack. Hair loss affects 50 million men and women in the U.S. The most common pattern is Androgenic Alopecia (AGA). For this article, androgenic alopecia will be referred to as hair loss. Patterns of hair loss differ between men and women. In Male Pattern Hair…
This article is to raise awareness about why acne may be a sign of early diabetes. The Teenage Years During the teenage years, the body needs to produce more cells to grow fast. Insulin is necessary to help build-up the body. Insulin stores and uses the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to make more cells. Insulin…
That dry and scaly skin patch may be psoriasis, which can be a warning sign for other conditions. Why is this article relevant? Because psoriasis affects 1-4% of the general population (125 million worldwide) A person with psoriasis is 2 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome than a person without metabolic syndrome. Having…
