A study of Roseto, a homogeneous Italian-American community in Pennsylvania, and other nearby towns between 1955 and 1965 lead to the conclusion that lower Myocardial Infarction rates in Roseto were due to their cohesive family and community relationships. Following a...
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2009 showed found that anger and hostility were associated with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) outcomes both in healthy and CHD populations. The researchers recommended that besides conventional...
Mr. Smith is a 70-year old man who was admitted from the emergency department with nausea and vomiting after receiving chemotherapy two days earlier. At the time of admission, he was diagnosed with dehydration and acute kidney injury. Over the next 3 days, his...
Obesity is a chronic disease. The good news is that it is reversible. However, the cause of obesity is complicated. Obesity is multifactorial and impacted by social, spiritual (beliefs & values), cultural, behavioral, metabolic, and genetic factors. We know that...
Dr. Peter Attia’s story. Sarah Hallberg Tell the story of patient that Dr. Sarah Halberg had at whose diabetes was reversed in 4 months. See story at 10 minutes. The Ronnie Brower Story: He lost 450 lbs and now is at an ideal weight with a low...
Behavioral Counseling is a key part of effective Weight Loss When I see an obese patient in the clinic, I usually initiate Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help the patient on building healthy habits that will promote health and well-being in general and weight loss...
