cardiovascular health – Dr. Barry Dworkin

‘Night owls’ may have worse heart health — but why? Well, they smoked more, had poorer sleep, were less active, and had poorer dietary habits. So it may not be being a night owl that is the causative factor but what we already know to be harmful to health outcomes.

February 10, 2026

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 10, 2026 Source:‘Night owls’ may have worse heart health — but why? Reference:Chronotype, Life’s Essential 8, and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study in UK Biobank
New approach to studying blood vessels in eyes may add to the ability to predict heart disease and biological aging risk

December 11, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 11, 2025 Source:Blood vessels in eyes may help predict heart disease and biological aging risk Reference:Mendelian randomization study implicates inflammaging biomarkers in retinal vasculature, cardiovascular diseases, and longevity
Can omega-6 fatty acids in nuts, vegetable oils lower heart disease and diabetes risk? Sure if you also regularly exercise, eat wholesome foods, sleep well, minimize alcohol consumption, don’t smoke, and maintain a normal blood pressure.

June 3, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 3, 2025 Source:Can omega-6 fatty acids in nuts, vegetable oils lower heart disease and diabetes risk?

‘Night owls’ may have worse heart health — but why? Well, they smoked more, had poorer sleep, were less active, and had poorer dietary habits. So it may not be being a night owl that is the causative factor but what we already know to be harmful to health outcomes.