Just How Accurate Is My Fitness Tracker?

James Shu-lei Lee

Cardiologist
Cullman, AL

Just How Accurate Is My Fitness Tracker?

With the rise of commercially available fitness trackers which can sync with your smartphone, there has been an increased, but welcome, interest in personal fitness.   Many make...

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How Much Vitamin D Do I Need?

James Shu-lei Lee

Cardiologist
Cullman, AL

How Much Vitamin D Do I Need?

The topic of vitamin supplementation is an important one, and of all the essential vitamins, Vitamin D deserves attention.   But first a little bit about Vitamin D.   Despite its...

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Food Choices – How Bad Is Too Bad?

James Shu-lei Lee

Cardiologist
Cullman, AL

Food Choices – How Bad Is Too Bad?

I was recently asked by someone to rank the food choices – salt, sugar, and fried foods – into which are most harmful to health. He was somewhat surprised by my answer. So I...

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How to Tell if You Are at Risk for Heart Disease

Mohammed Sayeedur Rais

Cardiologist
Thibodaux, Louisiana

How to Tell if You Are at Risk for Heart Disease

Every minute in America, one person dies of a heart attack, stroke or another form of cardiovascular disease. As we know, one out of every three women experiences some form of...

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The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss and Maintenance

Herbert A. Insel

Cardiologist
New York, New York

The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss and Maintenance

Weight loss! It’s the easiest and hardest thing to do. It’s easy, because if you consistently eat fewer calories than you burn off, you will lose weight. It’s hard, because who...

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