By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, April 13, 2008
What does the figure 2,575,440,000 indicate? It’s not the national debt, or the increase in the world’s population in the next 10 years. Rather, if you live to 70 years of age, your heart will beat this many times. But sometimes it gets weary and develops an irregular rate called atrial fibrillation (AF). So can chocolate help to prevent this problem?
A Good Postal Code Leads To Longer LifeBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, March 9, 2008
I’ve just returned from an educational course on Cardiology aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. A sea voyage is a great way to recharge your batteries. And this one also provided an opportunity to listen to a diverse group of international cardiologists discuss the nation’s number one killer. Now I know the importance of one’s postal code and “Matthew’s Law”. And if you’re looking for a solid investment you can’t miss by buying shares in “The Goliath Casket Company”.
How Long Are Your Legs?By Dr. Gifford Jones Tuesday, March 4, 2008
How many people in this country haven’t had their blood cholesterol level tested? Or had their doctor suggest a stress test or electrocardiogram to evaluate the risk of heart disease? I doubt that many have escaped some of these tests. But has your doctor ever said, “I want to measure the length of your legs?” Or examined your ear lobe? These are examples of the KISS principle, “keep it simple, stupid”.
“It Felt Like Somebody Had Put Lead On My Legs”By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, February 18, 2008
What sells newspapers? Bad news! And every morning I get tired of reading more of it. Good news is exceedingly hard to find, but there are exceptions.
How To Control Cholesterol Numbers by Natural MeansBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, December 23, 2007
“Why don’t you take my advice and start cholesterol-lowering drugs? You quote the expression in your column that “he who treats himself has a fool for a patient.’ And that’s exactly what you’re doing!” My cardiologist believes I’m making a huge mistake by saying no to cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Your Heart Is Slowly Dying From Chronic ScurvyBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, October 21, 2007
Why is research that could save countless lives unknown to Canadian and U.S. doctors? This week, a report that Dr. Sydney Bush, an optometrist in Hull, England, has made an historic discovery. He claims that atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) can be reversed. And his research, which could save millions from heart attack, should have made headlines around the world.
