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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

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

Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: A Shield for Heart Disease

July 1, 2024 by Alain Bouchard, MD 1 Comment

An older fit couple

In a world inundated with conflicting health messages and sedentary lifestyles, the concept of living a healthy life can seem elusive. Yet, amidst the chaos, lies a simple truth: the choices we make each day profoundly shape our well-being and longevity. A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about crash diets or sporadic gym sessions; it’s a […]

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

Embracing Your Genetic Blueprint: Inherited Cardiomyopathies with Dr. Pankaj Arora

November 6, 2023 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

This article was written in collaboration with Dr Pankaj Arora, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Comprehensive Diabetes Center, Nephrology Research and Training Center, Minority Health and Research Center Within the intricate realm of cardiovascular health, the blueprint of our genes exerts a profound influence on the […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Risk & Prevention

Women, Heart Disease, and the Need for Better Research with Dr. Nicole Lohr

September 25, 2023 by Alain Bouchard, MD 3 Comments

This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Lohr, Professor, Division Director of the UAB Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute, Director of the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Heart disease […]

Filed Under: Complementary Medicine, Coronary Artery Disease, Featured Articles, General Health, Heart Health, Heart Valves, Risk & Prevention

Women and Heart Disease with Dr. Nicole Lohr

August 17, 2023 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Lohr, Professor, Division Director of the UAB Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute, Director of the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, and its incidence is three times as high as breast cancer. Despite this, […]

Filed Under: Complementary Medicine, Coronary Artery Disease, Featured Articles, General Health, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Risk & Prevention

STATIN VS SUPPLEMENTS FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL

December 2, 2022 by Alain Bouchard, MD 1 Comment

This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Steven Nissen, MD.Chief Academic Officer of the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and Professor of Medicine at the Lerner College of Medicine. With the high prevalence of risk factors and cardiovascular disease in the US, looking at Statin vs Supplements for high cholesterol appears […]

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Featured Articles, General Health, Heart Disease, Medical News, Risk & Prevention, Tests & Investigations

PTSD in Frontline Healthcare Workers: A Ripple Effect of the Pandemic

May 25, 2022 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Burnout in healthcare workers

During the pandemic, frontline hospital workers have seen more deaths than U.S. soldiers have seen during all the wars combined. COVID-19 posed a great challenge to frontline healthcare workers. They were forced to measure themself against a disease that was risky to their own health as well as their patients. This was particularly challenging at […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, General Health, Risk & Prevention Tagged With: mental health, ptsd

Late Cardiac Effects After Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplants

April 5, 2022 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Woman after surgery

This article was written in collaboration with Drs. Wendy Bottinor from VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, and Carrie Lenneman from UAB School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Approximately 1 million stem cell or bone marrow transplants are performed worldwide. In the US, 20,000 stem cell transplants (SCT) are performed each year for hematological malignancies such as […]

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

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