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Why Obesity Matters for Kidney Health

May 21, 2026 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Two kidneys in a human body.

Learn how obesity affects kidney health, increases chronic kidney disease risk, and raises cardiovascular risk.

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease

The Next Frontier in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

April 3, 2026 by Alain Bouchard, MD 2 Comments

A man experiencing pain while walking from PAD.

What is peripheral artery disease? Discover symptoms, risks, and emerging treatments that may improve blood flow and walking ability.

Filed Under: Coronary Artery Disease, Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Risk & Prevention, Tests & Investigations

Lifestyle Intervention as the Foundation of Care in Obesity-Related Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD)

February 20, 2026 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Salad in a bowl with nearby caprese salad, examples of the keto diet, which can be used to help treat or prevent MASLD.

MASLD is the most common chronic liver disease—yet it can often be prevented or improved through targeted lifestyle interventions.

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Risk & Prevention

Managing Obesity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

January 29, 2026 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

An HFpEF patient struggles for breath.

Obesity plays a central role in HFpEF. Learn how excess weight affects diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options.

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies

Is This Just Weight Gain? When Obesity Becomes a Disease

November 12, 2025 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Two people struggling to walk due to clinical obesity.

The obesity trend has reached a tipping point, and the conversation is shifting from how much someone weighs to how their body is affected.

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, Featured Articles, General Health, Heart Health

Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: When Oral Anticoagulation Is Not an Option

October 9, 2025 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Blood thinners, used to treat atrial fibrillation, arranged in a question mark on a yellow background.

A subset of atrial fibrillation patients face a dangerous dilemma: they are at significant risk of stroke but can’t safely take blood thinners.

Filed Under: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Tests & Investigations

Ultra-Processed Food May One Day Surpass Tobacco as Leading Cause of Early Death with Amy Goss, PhD

September 30, 2025 by Alain Bouchard, MD 1 Comment

Three donuts

What’s more dangerous: cigarettes or chips? Ultra-processed foods may one day rival tobacco as a leading cause of early death.

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Featured Articles, Heart Health

Beyond LDL: The Tricky Truth About Triglycerides and Heart Risk with Dr. Vera Bittner

August 28, 2025 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Red blood cells

Lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of treatment for hypertriglyceridemia, but the future of triglyceride-lowering therapy lies in emerging treatments.

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Health, Risk & Prevention

ATTR Amyloidosis: Everything You Want to Know with Dr. Pankaj Arora

July 15, 2025 by Alain Bouchard, MD 1 Comment

A vibrant red neon heart reflected on either side by tiled walls.

Being diagnosed with amyloidosis is life-changing. Managing doctor visits, treatment regimens, and lifestyle adjustments can be daunting, but understanding the condition is the first step towards taking control.

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies

Harmony Within: Mastering Stress for Wellness

January 20, 2025 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Woman stretching on hill

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an ever-present companion, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. While a certain level of stress can serve as a motivator, chronic and excessive stress can take a toll on both our physical and mental well-being. It’s essential to recognize the detrimental effects stress can have on our […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Featured Articles, Heart Health

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