Dr. Michael Farkouh of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, is a specialist in the effects of diabetes on the cardiovascular system.
According to Dr. Farkouh research studies state that there is an epidemic of diabetes in North America. The epidemic is due to the lack of exercise, the foods that we consume and our lifestyles and stress.
Our schools are cutting back on the physical education and the halls are lined with pop and candy machines, which also adds to the epidemic.
Parent’s are going through the drive up and getting dinner on their way home from work, which is usually loaded with …read more

Caffeine has been directly related to some heart problems called (arrhythmia). Caffeine is a chemical stimulant that can affect the central nerve system.
Health care providers will usually encourage their patients to cut their intake of caffeine slowly, so that they will not go into withdrawal.
With all of the wonderful new blends of coffee and the aromas enticing us into the coffee shops on every corner, it is harder then ever to cut back on caffeine.
Caffeine is also found in most soft drinks and in the warm cup of hot chocolate that makes us fell so warm and fuzzy on cold …read more

Put that Red Bull down… and the can of Rock Star as well! The “high energy” drinks are not so hot for your heart. This isn’t brain surgery, caffeine raises the ol’ blood pressure thus cardiac issues.
Shortly after consumption, your systolic rate increases by over 7.5% and diastolic raises 7% and heart rate is up 7-10 beats per minute. And why is this? Here ya go…
Most energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and taurine, an amino acid also found in protein-containing foods such as meats and fish. Both have had effects on heart function and blood pressure in …read more