preventing stroke
October 9, 2024
I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
October 6, 2024
There’s been some confusion among some of you who receive my blogs. There are actually TWO blogs: (1) one is my HEALTH/FAMILY blog, and (2) the […]
October 2, 2024
I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
October 1, 2024
Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Understanding Your Health: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician List of last month’s blogs at DrWalt.com […]
September 25, 2024
I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
September 1, 2024
Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Oh my goodness, my daily Bible Reading/Devotion just reached 8000 subscribers My Dad and St. Paul “Ask Dr. […]
August 21, 2024
I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]
August 14, 2024
I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]
August 7, 2024
I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]
August 1, 2024
Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: As I reflect on 50 years of membership in and service to the Christian Medical and Dental Associations […]
July 31, 2024
After over four and a half decades as a physician and after two and a half decades on the RBRVS Commission (The resource-based relative value scale […]
July 17, 2024
I was recently interviewed by one of their staff, Arne Tielbürger, for an episode of the Lausanne podcast, “God on the Move.” Arne titled our interview, […]
April 2, 2010
The benefits of being a chocolate lover From Health magazine This ultimate feel-good food keeps your heart healthy, mood up, and body in great shape. Find […]
April 2, 2010
Just in the nick of time — before the Easter chocolate consumption begins, comes a study letting us know that a small amount of that dark […]
March 30, 2011
I often have patients ask if I think diet sodas are a healthy substitute for regular soft drinks. I tell them, “NO!” The primary reason, that […]
April 13, 2011
I’m surprised how many of my patients are NOT aware of the potential cardiovascular risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or […]
October 7, 2011
ABC World News reported that “chocolate may be a kind of secret weapon against heart disease.” So, what’s the scoop?
October 10, 2011
A new study suggests that waiting at least an hour after dinner before going to sleep reduces your risk of stroke by about two-thirds.
October 17, 2011
According to a study published in the journal Stroke, individuals who consume fish on a few occasions weekly may face a lower risk of suffering a […]
November 8, 2011
After so many recent blogs with negative news about your health risks, I thought you’d enjoy a positive one … chocolate reduces stroke risk!
January 2, 2012
You may be hearing that vitamin E increases the risk of prostate cancer. This was a surprise to many doctors, but is actually based upon reliable […]
January 9, 2012
HealthDay reports, “Diets rich in antioxidants from fruits, vegetables and whole grains appear to lower a woman’s odds for a stroke, even if she has a […]
February 3, 2012
Reuters reports that, according to a study published online in Stroke, red meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stroke.
November 19, 2021
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has for years recommended that middle-aged and older Americans consider taking low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack […]