Dr. Jack Wolfson

This common daily habit ages your heart faster than smoking

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This common daily habit ages your heart faster than smoking

Heart health probably isn’t something you gave much thought to when you were younger, but if you’re 60 or older, it’s probably something you’ve started to prioritize. If not, you should start. The risks of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke all increase with age. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for adults … Read more

“I’m a cardiologist – this is the snack I tell every patient to avoid”

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“I’m a cardiologist – this is the snack I tell every patient to avoid”

Snacking gets a bad rap. Most weight loss and nutrition experts will say that healthy snacking throughout the day can help prevent overeating, protecting your heart health in the process. However, what you eat is very important. “The problem is that most of the snacks sold today are not real food,” he explains Dr. Jack … Read more