by Andrew Rudin | Jun 12, 2017 | Cardiology, Heart Disease, Prevention
If you were asked “What’s the number 1 killer of women in the United States?” what would your answer be? Some might assume the answer to be “cancer”, while others might think “car accidents” or other unfortunate events. The truth is, the number 1 thing to kill women...
by Andrew Rudin | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Gluten-free diets are all the rage these days. Some adopt the diet because of a newly-diagnosed allergy or medical condition, and others do it for health and wellness reasons. Snack foods and restaurants alike have begun labelling and even highlighting which items are...
by Andrew Rudin | May 4, 2017 | Heart Disease, Prevention, Research
Health Taxes: Is the Cost Worth It? Citizens of Philadelphia protested in outrage when the city council decided in a 13-4 vote to enact a tax on sweetened beverages throughout the city. Every ounce of sweetened beverage now bears a 1.5 cent tax. The city’s reasoning...
by Andrew Rudin | Apr 26, 2017 | Healthy Living, Prevention
We’ve all seen the ads for wonder pills that have all the minerals of dozens of fruits and vegetables or smoothies that “count” as three days’ worth of an alphabet soup of vitamins. While these claims are factually accurate, the research is clear: it’s better for your...
by Andrew Rudin | Jan 31, 2017 | Cardiology, Heart Disease, Prevention, Research
The science has gone back and forth and back again on whether coffee is good or bad for you. Pregnant women are forbidden from it and all caffeinated drinks. Children are told that coffee will stunt their growth in an effort to keep them away from the semi-addictive...
