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.
NSAIDs and Heart Disease: What You Should Know
Nearly 10 years ago the FDA strengthened its warning about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). With millions of people using these drugs regularly, it’s crucial to understand the risks and how...
Jul 11, 2015
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Jul 11, 2015
NSAIDs and Heart Disease: What You Should Know
Nearly 10 years ago the FDA strengthened its warning about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...
Jun 12, 2015
PCSK9 Inhibitors: What You Need to Know
PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL far more than statins can, and the class is changing fast, with prices down and an oral pill...
Jun 5, 2015
Medications Don’t Make People Healthier
This week’s blog begins with a chart which shows the breakdown of how well we are controlling risk factors for heart disease....
May 22, 2015
For a Healthy Heart, Carbs are Friends Not Foes
Diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat have long been touted as effective for weight loss. And many people...
May 8, 2015
What Are the Pillars of Healthy Longevity?
Editor's note: Step One Foods was founded by Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas to create a healthy, convenient and delicious daily food product that...
Apr 3, 2015
Only High Fiber Foods Can Lower Cholesterol
We all know that high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in our blood is a bad thing. But did you know that our...
Feb 27, 2015
Food and Fibrillation: How Your Diet Affects Atrial Fibri...
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects over 5 million Americans. It’s caused by chaotic electrical impulses in...
Feb 13, 2015
Cholesterol Confusion: What You Really Need to Know About...
Just when you think you’ve got cholesterol figured out, a headline pops up claiming that cholesterol doesn’t matter anymore. No wonder we’re...
Nov 7, 2014
Behold the Power of Food: Reverse Heart Disease
Is heart disease is reversible? The answer is a resounding yes. You can reverse blockages in heart arteries and, more importantly, dramatically...
Oct 18, 2014
High Cholesterol Linked to Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Although we think about cholesterol as only affecting heart disease risk, it turns out high cholesterol can also be a risk for...
Jul 22, 2014
What Should My LDL Cholesterol Level Be?
Your ideal LDL cholesterol depends on your personal risk, and the 2026 guidelines set the targets lower than before. A cardiologist breaks...
Jul 18, 2014
Niacin Side Effects & Benefits for High Cholesterol
You may have seen the recent news reports on NBC Nightly News and CNN about the risks of niacin. These come from...
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