cardiovascular disease

June 7, 2024

June 7, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 4)

The stunning beauty of Rome provided some R&R for Phil and the exhausted, sweat-and-blood-soaked, sore-footed infantrymen.[1]
June 6, 2024

June 6, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 3) but quickly overshadowed by Overlord

At 0600 hours on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, an aide woke Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark, the commander of the Fifth Army and the youngest three-star […]
June 6, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What are the pros and cons of coconut oil?”

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some questions about coconut oil, […]
June 5, 2024

June 5, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 2)

Across the now liberated capital of Italy, the Eternal City, Rome, the celebration continued through Monday afternoon, June 5, 1944.[1]
June 5, 2024

June 5, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 1)

On June 5th, 1944 the city of Rome was liberated by the allied armies in Italy.[1]
June 4, 2024

Day 20 — Heading home from our wonderful Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

Today we head home from our amazing adventures in  Great Britain (London, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Ireland. This was the trip we’ve always […]
June 4, 2024

June 4, 1944 — The liberation of the Eternal City begins – as do the arguments – “Who got to Rome first?”

Precisely who crossed Rome’s city limits early on Sunday, June 4, 1944, would be disputed for decades. Various units claimed the honor by filling out affidavits […]
June 3, 2024

Day 19 — Our Ireland Adventure

We’re in the Republic of Ireland for the last full day of our wonderful adventures in Great Britain (London, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and the Republic of […]
April 4, 2022

Holy guacamole! Could eating avocado reduce CVD risk?

CNN reports that “eating avocados reduced the risk of” cardiovascular disease (CVD) “in both men and women, including when eaten in place of butter, cheese or processed […]
July 11, 2022

Regular dental care reduces health risks and care costs

Research from the Mayo Clinic suggests that regular preventive dental care can help reduce the risk of significant, costly health problems in people who have coronary […]
September 14, 2022

Two or more cups of tea a day may reduce premature death risk

MedPage Today reported, “Drinking two or more cups of black tea daily was associated with a 9% to 13% lower risk for all-cause mortality, compared with not […]
September 16, 2022

Breastfeeding beneficial for heart health of mom and baby

A statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) highlighted that breastfeeding provides many heart-healthy benefits for babies AND mothers.
September 19, 2022

Two studies, one finding: Keep walking to prolong life

The UPI reported that walking and physical activity can dramatically reduce the risk of premature death.
September 23, 2022

Did you know ultra-processed food increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death?

CNN reported, “Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods significantly increases men’s risk of colorectal cancer and can lead to heart disease and early death in both […]