COVID-19 antibody tests -- everybody is talking about them, but should you run out and get one? In May’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method newsletter we detail the knowns and unknowns about these headline-making blood tests. And if the stress of the pandemic (or anything else) is weighing you down, you’re not alone: a recent Gallup survey [...]
As daunting stories about COVID-19 continue to dominate the news cycle, this month’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method newsletter is rounding up the bright spots in human behavior and scientific advances. Read on for some good news. Plus, find out where the research stands on those anti-malaria drugs -- Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine -- being touted as potential [...]
Still wondering where COVID-19 came from and how to protect yourself from getting it? We’ve got you covered in March’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method newsletter. And while COVID-19 is making daily headlines, we’re taking a look at another major threat to your health: chronic systemic inflammation. A new report suggests that it accounts for more than [...]
Two 2020 presidential candidates have atrial fibrillation. What can you do to prevent this disorder as you age? Find out in January’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method Newsletter. Are you a chili lover? A new study suggests that people who regularly ate chili peppers lived longer and had much lower risk for fatal heart attacks and strokes [...]
New studies and science continue to evolve recommendations on how to live a heart-healthy life. December’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method Newsletter looks at the latest nutritional guidance for heart and brain health -- which foods are the best and which are the worst. There’s also new information for those with stable coronary artery disease. According [...]
Bernie Sanders had no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) before his heart attack — but could it have been prevented? In November’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method Newsletter we discuss our comprehensive approach to do just that. Plus, learn about the connection between erectile dysfunction (ED) and CVD. Men with ED are nearly twice as likely to [...]
A new study suggests that by eliminating certain lifestyle risks, up to 35% of dementia cases may be reversible. Find out what you can do to keep your brain and memory sharp in October’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method Newsletter. Step one should be reading all about The BaleDoneen Method’s new AHA (Arterial Health Assurance) for Life [...]
Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Check out September’s HeartTalk Newsletter to find out why researchers at Florida State University dubbed apples a “miracle fruit” and how your health can benefit from incorporating this common food into your daily diet. To help accomplish that, it includes a recipe for Curried Chicken [...]
Cutting 300 calories a day from your diet -- roughly the equivalent of a bagel or a small Frappucino -- can not only help you lose weight, but it can also improve your cardiovascular health! Learn more about a two-year study that showed how this modest change can help you live a healthier life. [...]
You’ve heard of LDL and HDL cholesterol, but did you know there’s another type of cholesterol you probably aren’t being tested for? Elevated levels of this cholesterol triple risk for heart attacks. Learn all about the risks, testing, and treatment in July’s BaleDoneen HeartTalk Newsletter. Do you see your dentist regularly? This month we [...]