Silent Killer

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What Can We Do About Vaccine and Medical Reluctance?

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on February 7, 2021

Many people are struggling to find a vaccine, but too many people are reluctant to get it. What can we do if someone we care about is reluctant?

Many people are struggling to find a vaccine, but too many people are reluctant to get it. What can we do if someone we care about is reluctant?

Health

The One New Year's Resolution to Live Long and Live Well

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on January 2, 2021

Every year, millions vow to exercise or diet to improve their health. Those are noble, if not always sustainable goals, but there is one thing that everyone should resolve to do.

Every year, millions vow to exercise or diet to improve their health. Those are noble, if not always sustainable goals, but there is one thing that everyone should resolve to do.

Loneliness

Practical Holiday Guidance

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on November 15, 2020

Loneliness and separation during the holidays can be bad. COVID-19 can make it worse. Can we find a new paradigm?

Loneliness and separation during the holidays can be bad. COVID-19 can make it worse. Can we find a new paradigm?

I sat in the audience as the President debated for 90 minutes. He had the virus. I didn't get it. There are lessons there to be learned.

Magical Thinking

Magical Thinking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on September 20, 2020

Imagination is one of humanity's most powerful assets, but believing something is true just because you want it to be true is a problem.

Imagination is one of humanity's most powerful assets, but believing something is true just because you want it to be true is a problem.

Stress

Stress Is the Heartbreaker

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on September 7, 2020

Even seemingly minor stressful events can lead to sudden heart failure, and chronic stress can cause permanent heart damage.

Even seemingly minor stressful events can lead to sudden heart failure, and chronic stress can cause permanent heart damage.

It is more important than ever to overcome fear and maintain health. It may not always be easy, but it can be done.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The World's Oldest COVID-19 Survivor Is 107

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on May 5, 2020

She survived the Spanish Flu of 1918, and now she's survived COVID-19. Hard work and preparation pay off.

She survived the Spanish Flu of 1918, and now she's survived COVID-19. Hard work and preparation pay off.

Stress

Do I Have a Pre-Existing Condition?

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on April 2, 2020

If you are over 70, you have aged on the inside, whether you know it or not.

If you are over 70, you have aged on the inside, whether you know it or not.

Health

To Survive COVID-19, Heart Health Is Essential

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on March 23, 2020

Now is not the time to use the emergency room for your heart health. Maintaining heart health is an essential medical issue. Do not skip out on your doctor now.

Now is not the time to use the emergency room for your heart health. Maintaining heart health is an essential medical issue. Do not skip out on your doctor now.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 and Heart Disease: Practical Advice

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on March 16, 2020

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people with heart disease do not do well with COVID-19. It's important to know your health and have a plan.

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people with heart disease do not do well with COVID-19. It's important to know your health and have a plan.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coronavirus and Heart Disease

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on March 10, 2020

Heart disease is usually asymptomatic at first, but it remains the biggest predictor of death from the coronavirus. Understand your heart health before you encounter a problem.

Heart disease is usually asymptomatic at first, but it remains the biggest predictor of death from the coronavirus. Understand your heart health before you encounter a problem.

Health

Heart Disease Predicts Death from Virus

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on March 2, 2020

The leading risk factor for death from the new Coronavirus is heart disease. Many people have a heart that cannot stand the stress of this infection. There is a lot you can do.

The leading risk factor for death from the new Coronavirus is heart disease. Many people have a heart that cannot stand the stress of this infection. There is a lot you can do.

Dementia

New Insight on Preventing Dementia

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on January 24, 2020

We know more about preventing dementia than you may think. We're just not asking the right people the right questions.

We know more about preventing dementia than you may think. We're just not asking the right people the right questions.

Health

Prevent a Stroke Today

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on October 28, 2019

As we live longer, we need to recognize that aging itself is responsible. Aging is now predictable, measurable, and manageable.

As we live longer, we need to recognize that aging itself is responsible. Aging is now predictable, measurable, and manageable.

Diet

Steak May Be Good for Your Brain

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on October 22, 2019

New studies challenge long-held assumptions about red meat and the risk of having a stroke.

New studies challenge long-held assumptions about red meat and the risk of having a stroke.

Aging

Heart Attacks and the Brain

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on October 10, 2019

If you've had a heart attack, are you likely to have a stroke? You need to protect the brain from injury.

If you've had a heart attack, are you likely to have a stroke? You need to protect the brain from injury.

Dementia

Evolution Is Killing Our Brain (Slowly)

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on October 9, 2019

Has evolution set us up to become senile? We have genetically selected for all of the things that lead to vascular dementia.

Has evolution set us up to become senile? We have genetically selected for all of the things that lead to vascular dementia.

Dementia

A Healthy Mind Needs a Healthy Heart

Joshua S. Yamamoto M.D. on September 17, 2019

Do you want a healthy brain? You need to keep a healthy heart.

Do you want a healthy brain? You need to keep a healthy heart.