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Can CBD Lower Blood Pressure?

Jun 10, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active ingredient of marijuana, but it is not the same as THC. THC causes the marijuana “high,” which CBD does not do. You may find CBD advertised as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, or as a pain reliever. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, … Read More

What is a Silent Stroke?

May 24, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

A regular stroke is a 911 emergency. It is an interruption of blood flow to part of your brain. Without blood, brain cells start to die. This stroke causes sudden symptoms like numbness and weakness on one side, loss of speech or the ability to understand speech, dizziness or loss … Read More

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What is Grey Matter? How to Upgrade Your Grey Matter for Better Cognition

May 21, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Grey Matter vs White Matter Grey matter is where your brain neurons are located. Grey matter is found in the outer areas of your brain. Neurons are the key players in brain activities like thinking, remembering, feeling, and doing. All these functions working together are called "cognition". Loss of cognition … Read More

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Side Effects That Might Surprise You

May 20, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain you feel when stomach acid rises out of your stomach and flows up into your esophagus. (more…)

How Does Caffeine Affect The Brain and the Brain’s Grey Matter?

May 12, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. [1] People use caffeine for the effects that it has on nerve cells of the brain. These effects include increased alertness, energy, and concentration. About two-thirds of daily caffeine consumption come from drinking coffee. [2] One eight-ounce … Read More

Arthritis Flare Ups: Why Flares Happen and How Long They Last

May 11, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Arthritis is more than one disease. The three most common types are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout. All types of arthritis cause joint pain, swelling, and tenderness. Symptoms of arthritis tend to come and go. When they get suddenly worse, it is called an arthritis flare up. Sometimes the cause … Read More

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Side Effects of Statins and Dementia

May 10, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on statin drug labels that they may cause memory loss and confusion in some people. [1] This warning led to fears that statin drugs might increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, which is the … Read More

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How Do Vegans Get Calcium? The Best Calcium-Rich Foods for Vegans

Apr 29, 2021 · Morgan Hennessey · Heart Health

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great source of calcium. But what happens to our bones if we don’t drink milk due to dairy allergies or diets, such as a vegan diet? Vegans may be at risk for developing calcium deficiency, but … Read More

What is Perimenopause?

Apr 12, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a book called What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, said that the symptoms before menopause are caused by too much estrogen. That theory has not been supported by research, and estrogen dominance is … Read More

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Does Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

The only commodity traded more than coffee is oil. Over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. Tea was once the favored drink of Americans, but that changed after the Boston Tea party in 1773. Today, coffee is America’s favorite beverage. You could say it’s our patriotic duty. … Read More

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