Articles on supporting a healthy heart, cholesterol, blood pressure and circulation from Dr. Don Colbert, MD.
Wall Squats Lowered Blood Pressure Nearly 14 Points in New Study
A new randomized trial found that simple wall squats at home lowered blood pressure, with three sessions a week working best. Dr. Colbert explains the study and how to start safely.
Full-Fat Dairy 3 Times a Day? What a 12-Week Trial Found
For decades we were told to fear whole milk and cheese. A new University of Toronto trial put full-fat dairy to the test. Here is what it found, what it cannot tell us, and how to enjoy dairy wisely.
Avocado and Mango Every Day? What 8 Weeks Did for Arteries
A new look at an 8-week feeding study found that adding one avocado and a cup of mango each day helped blood vessels widen better, with no weight change. Here is what it means for you.
Potassium and Blood Pressure: The Missing Half of the Salt Story
For decades we have been told to cut the salt. A new expert report says that is only half the plan, and that adding potassium-rich whole foods may matter just as much for healthy blood pressure.
Tea and Heart Health: The Simple Mistake That May Cancel It Out
A study of nearly 486,000 adults linked regular tea drinking to fewer heart and blood vessel problems. Black tea stood out, and drinking it burning hot was the surprising catch.
Mediterranean Diet and Aging: 2 Tiny Proteins Tied to Your Plate
A USC study found that older adults who ate the most Mediterranean-style meals had higher levels of two tiny mitochondrial proteins tied to heart and brain health. Here is what it means for your plate.
Silent Atherosclerosis Found in 57% of Adults Who Felt Fine
A major new study found hidden artery plaque in more than half of adults who felt perfectly healthy, sometimes starting in their 20s. Here is what it means for you and the everyday habits that matter most.
Dairy Trans Fats and Your Heart: What 22 Studies Really Found
Are the natural trans fats in butter, cheese and milk as harmful as the factory-made kind? A new 22-study review says probably not. Here is the honest story, including who paid for it.
Laughter and Heart Health: What the Research Actually Shows
Genuine laughter raised blood flow 22 percent in University of Maryland research, while a stressful film cut it 35 percent. Dr. Colbert on what that means, and the one popular claim that goes too far.
Your Cholesterol Test Isn’t Enough: What You Need to Know | Dr. Don Colbert, MD Ep 2
Dr. Colbert’s Broadcast • Advanced Lipid Testing & Plaque Stability • Episode 2 Your Cholesterol Test Isn’t Enough: What You Need to Know | Dr. Don Colbert, MD Ep. 2 A standard lipid panel gives you four numbers. It does…
