Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia Risk: Exploring Plant Power and Brain Health

11/21/23 • 25 min

In this week's episode, Dr. Kahn explores recent scientific studies that link diet with the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and overall mortality, showcasing again the benefits of plant-based diets.

He also discusses the potential benefits of statin medications in improving outcomes for breast cancer patients. An interesting segment covers how strawberries might boost brain and memory health.

The primary focus of the episode is on understanding the risk and causation of dementia in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder, including a discussion on new research findings.

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He also discusses the potential benefits of statin medications in improving outcomes for breast cancer patients. An interesting segment covers how strawberries might boost brain and memory health.

Remember to use the promo code 'Kahn10' on symphonynaturalhealth.com for a discount on their plant-based melatonin product, Herbatonin.

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Lipoprotein(a): Insights on Aspirin Use, Heart Attack Risks, and Diet

Many patients seek out the Kahn Center (kahnlongevitycenter.com) for consultation regarding elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, also known as Lp(a). In this week's episode, Dr. Kahn discusses a new research paper, along with two others, addressing the question of whether daily aspirin is a wise choice for those who have inherited high Lp(a) levels. He also presents another recent study about the heightened risk of Lp(a) in certain patients post-heart attack.

Additionally, the episode includes mini-topics on heart stents, urinary albumin, and the Portfolio Diet. For more information on the Portfolio Diet and its role in lowering cholesterol through four food groups, visit: kahnlongevitycenter.com/blog/the-portfolio-diet-lowering-cholesterol-with-4-food-groups.

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Special Guest Karen Kahn, RN: Vegan Cooking Tips for Thanksgiving and Beyond

While Thanksgiving weekend is still fresh in our minds, Dr. Kahn invites his wife, Karen Kahn, RN, BSN, and certified Food for Life instructor, to share insights on meal planning. Karen delves into her process of discovering new recipes, organizing meal preparation, and adapting dishes to accommodate food allergies when necessary. She emphasizes the integral role of the InstaPot in her kitchen.

Additionally, Dr. Kahn discusses convenient meal delivery services like Whole Harvest and the utility of the HappyCow app for planning meals while traveling. For more resources, check out the recent article listing the top 100 vegan food and recipe sites at Food.Feedspot.