Heart health

The test that will reveal whether you are at risk of a heart attack and is available for free

In the United States, it is recommended that every adult undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime to identify hidden genetic risk for heart disease even when all other tests are normal.

|ByDR. ROY ZUCKER
Every adult should undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime
Illustration: Heart attack

New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks

American heart associations unveil the “30 Revolution”: a new long-term risk calculator, once-in-a-lifetime genetic blood tests, and a firm stance against popular dietary supplements.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Illustration: Heart attack

How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Dark chocolate

Tasty, but not a magic cure: The truth about dark chocolate and heart health

Dark chocolate has in recent years gained an almost medicinal status, but there are many variables that influence the positive effect of the sweet on the body.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

The medical establishment's role in heart attack rehabilitation - opinion

The third installation of a coach's advice on life after a heart attack.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024ByALAN FREISHTAT
Even the coach can have a heart attack