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I would recommend that low risk individuals who have high cholesterol levels try taking cholesterol – lowering supplements to lower their bad cholesterol levels. Actually dietary therapy such as vegetables, oats and tofu can lower bad cholesterol levels by at least 10%. By taking supplements, the bad cholesterol level can be lowered by another 10-20%. […]

We all know that wine has been shown in multiple studies to be beneficial in protecting against heart disease which is also known as the French Paradox. This has spurred investigations into other common beverages like coffee and tea which are consumed by more people and in larger quantities than wine. How do they fare […]

A 60 year old man complains of progressive shortness of breath when he walks up the slope or when he walks to the nearby market. He also complains of breathlessness when he lies flat on the bed at night and has to sleep on two pillows to feel better. Occassionally, when he is sleeping, the […]

What are palpitations? Palpitation is a general description of an increased awareness of our own heart beat. We may feel that the heart is beating faster, beating stronger, beating in a skipped way or beating irregularly. Some patients even describe their heart beats as fluttering or as popping out of the chest. Are palpitations always […]

Research is currently inconclusive of timing of eating and the development of heart disease. The bottom line is a calorie is a calorie and it does not matter when you take it. However, most people take most of their calories at night, in the US, dinner accounts for 34% of total calorie intake. Also working […]

Obesity is an increasing health problem in Singapore. According to the National Health Survey, obesity rates increased from 6.9% in 2004 to 10.8% in 2010. Correspondingly, the diabetes rate has gone up from 8.2% in 2004 to 11.3% in 2010. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and for the development of type […]

The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood around the body and provides the oxygen that all living tissue in the body requires. Once the heart stops its pumping, there is a sudden loss of oxygen and death of vital organs occurs within minutes. Although there may be subtle warning signs and symptoms before […]

High blood pressure or hypertension is a common condition that increases the risk of various illnesses such as stroke, heart attacks and kidney damage. Blood pressure rises with age and even persons who have normal blood pressure at age 55 are estimated to have a 90% chance of developing hypertension in their lifetime. A common […]

Exercise and Heart Disease Exercise reduces body weight, reduces the risk of getting diabetes, lowers blood pressure and keeps the arteries of the heart in tip-top condition. There are three important parts to exercise. This is duration (how long), intensity (how fast), and frequency (how often). Although all parts are important, the good news is […]