Monday, September 21, 2009


Next time you head to the fish counter to buy salmon, consider choosing the wild variety instead of farmed. According to a report published in the journal Science, farmed salmon contain more potentially dangerous toxins than salmon caught in the wild. Read up on the differences between wild salmon and farmed salmon.

"I've heard there are new guidelines about taking aspirin for prevention of a heart attack or stroke. As a preventive cardiologist, what's your opinion on this?" Visit the Heart Health Center on Everyday Health and get the answer from Dr. Agatston
With the school year back in full swing, getting your children to eat healthy midday meals may be a challenge. While many school cafeterias are striving to serve more nutritious fare, sending your kids off to school with a homemade lunch helps ensure that they're getting the nutrients they need.
Get tips on how to make over your kids' lunches.

When I tell high-risk patients that I think they should take a statin drug and explain why it will help to improve their cholesterol levels, they usually agree. But it is not unusual to get some resistance from patients who aren't well informed about the potential benefits or side effects of these drugs.
Visit the Heart Health Center on Everyday Health and learn more from Dr. Agatston.

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