Black women and heart health risks

Black women and heart health risks

As we enter the final days of February, American Heart Health month, I’m sure you’ve been hearing how much heart disease affects Americans as a whole, and although its notoriously associated with middle-aged men, I find myself often reminding my patients that heart...
Is Shoveling Snow Dangerous? More Than You Might Think

Is Shoveling Snow Dangerous? More Than You Might Think

Snow has fallen once more in central Virginia, bringing with it, the inevitable task of shoveling snow. While it might seem like a simple chore, it’s important to understand that shoveling snow can actually be quite dangerous, especially if you’re not...

To statin or not to statin — is that the question?

Dr. Melissa MacVenn of WellcomeMD Naples Published in Napes Daily News – February 10, 2022 [Excerpt] When I start to talk with a patient about optimizing heart health, the conversation will often turn to statin medications, which are prescribed to fight...