Heart Health & Cholesterol Resources
Articles from Dr. Elizabeth Klodas and the Step One Foods team — covering diet & nutrition, heart health, statins, and the science of food as medicine.
Do Statins Cause Dementia? Here's What the Evidence Actually Shows.
Statins have long been linked to dementia fears, but the most recent evidence tells a different story. A 2025 analysis of more than 7 million patients found no increased dementia risk from statin use — Dr. Klodas breaks down that...
Jul 11, 2026
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Jun 20, 2026
Does Strength Training Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women?
A study published this week followed over 117,000 women and found that those who lift weights at least twice a week had...
Jun 6, 2026
Creatine: Not Just for Gym Bros
Most people still think of creatine as a gym supplement, but the research tells a much broader story, especially for women and...
May 16, 2026
Snacking Smarter: What to Look For, What to Skip, and Why...
Most of us are already snacking — the question is whether those moments are working for us or against us. In this...
May 9, 2026
For All the Moms
Being a mother means showing up for everyone - and doing it with your whole heart. But as both a mother and...
Apr 25, 2026
Understanding Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most underdiagnosed genetic conditions I see - affecting about 1 in 311 people, and unless...
Apr 11, 2026
Managing AFib: Lifestyle as the "Fourth Pillar"
In my clinical practice, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders I see, and one of the...
Apr 4, 2026
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: The Urgent Heart Health ...
We often think of the dangers of police work as external, but the biggest threat may be internal. New research reveals heart...
Mar 28, 2026
Does Collagen Actually Work? What Your Body Really Uses (...
It seems like everything has collagen in it these days. But before you spend more on powders and drinks, it’s worth asking:...
Mar 21, 2026
The 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Are We Over-Prescribing ...
The new cholesterol guidelines mean millions more people may start medication earlier than ever. But what if pills aren’t the only way...
Mar 14, 2026
Why Avocados and Mangoes Are a Heart-Healthy Combination
A new study suggests that adding avocado and mango to your daily routine may support healthier blood vessels. Here’s what researchers discovered.
Mar 7, 2026
The 15-Minute Exercise That Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally
Most people think lowering blood pressure requires medication or intense exercise. But a new study on an 800-year-old movement practice suggests just...
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