Does intermittent fasting raise heart disease risk?

#MiddleburyCT #IntermittentFasting #HeartDisease #VocalCordParalysis DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a recent headline that said people who fast intermittently have an increased risk of heart ... Continue Reading →

Distinguish heart disease symptoms from panic attacks

#MiddleburyCT #HeartDisease #PanicAttacks #PSA DEAR DR. ROACH: How can you tell with at least a moderate degree of certainty that you might really have a heart or blood pressure problem, ... Continue Reading →

Possible heart disease symptoms are written off due to weight

#MiddleburyCT #HeartDisease #Weight DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been experiencing pain in my chest, dizziness and shortness of breath on exertion. The chest pain lasts for a few hours. ... Continue Reading →

CPAP machine can help with sleep apnea

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: How are sleep apnea, sighing and heart failure related? Recently, I was told that I have severe sleep apnea and that I must use a CPAP machine. I ... Continue Reading →

Diet is a powerful tool to improve heart health

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a strong history of premature heart disease in my family, and I have been having some unpleasant side effects of blood pressure medicine. ... Continue Reading →

No miracle supplement can cure heart disease

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I ran across a recent article of yours about carotid artery stenosis. In this article you state that “there is no miracle food, drink or supplement ... Continue Reading →

Here’s how to reduce risk of heart disease

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old female who had a stress test, echocardiogram and carotid study. I passed all tests. My cholesterol is 173, with my HDL 56, ... Continue Reading →

Diet is powerful tool to boost heart health

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a strong history of premature heart disease in my family, and I have been having some unpleasant side effects of blood pressure medicine. ... Continue Reading →

Dog’s rapid decline blamed on arthritis

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My Border Collie Angus is 12 years old, so he’s getting along. Until a few months ago he could whip along as fast as anything and had plenty ... Continue Reading →

Was son right to ignore his doctor’s advice?

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 40 years old. After a recent stress test, he ended up with five stents in his arteries, and also was diagnosed with diabetes. ... Continue Reading →