Good morning! Okay, fine, {hands in the air} you got me. Truth be told, this missive is being launched on a spectacularly sublime Thursday evening from our back stoop as the sun ever so slowly drops below the horizon. To celebrate WWAD’s 21st birthday, I have a refreshing mocktail (that’s a cocktail with zero alcohol) that I call […]
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Calcium Scoring Follow Up Questions
Good morning! Can you believe it’s Friday, again?! And, ummm, we have the entire beautiful day in front of us, only to be chased by a Saturday and a Sunday. A very Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrate. Oh, and more basketball! You know I geek out about all the amazing work you all […]
April Walk Challenge
As I began my career as a cardiologist in the early 2000s, I was not budging the ‘needle’ in terms of sedentary lifestyles among my patients. I had to ask myself whether I was doing enough to help them. So I tried something different. I simply asked a patient if she’d like to join me […]
Colorectal Cancer
In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Cristina Cojocaru, Walk with a Doc leader in Menlo Park, California, shares important insights on colorectal cancer prevention, screening guidelines, early detection, and risk factors.
Coronary Calcium Scores
Good morning! We received a request after the last newsletter to discuss Coronary Calcium Scores. To be clear, these are my thoughts and do not necessarily represent our other leaders. However, if they agree, that’d be really cool. Coronary Calcium Scores: A Simple Test That Can Save Lives One of the most common questions I […]
Quick blood pressure questions
Good morning! Hope this letter finds you well. What a great time of year this is. March is less than 42 hours away! This happens almost every time a patient comes in for a stress test. Our patient says, “I’m not sure if I can do this – it’s been a while”. After 10-15 minutes […]
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Good morning! How are you feeling this morning? Oh my gosh, I hope you’re ready, because I’m great. You’re going to need it to keep up with me. Last night was one of those magical nights, and I’m still buzzing from it. I drop this next line all the time, but if you were married […]
4 Quick Good Things
Good morning! It is SO good to be with you this morning. Big virtual hug, unless you are not a hugger, and that’s cool. I get it. You know how I feel; that’s all that matters. 4 GOOD and quick things. One – it was just a fantastic quarterly gathering of WWAD leaders yesterday at […]
Social Connection
Social connection is one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, drivers of health. In this video, Dr. Hussain Khimji, Walk with a Doc leader in Calgary, Canada, shares why connection matters for your heart, mind, and overall well-being, along with simple, practical ways to build more meaningful connection into your daily life. After you […]
Gratitude
We’re kicking off a new video series, spotlighting discussions on various topics and practical health tips from local Walk with a Doc events. In this first video, Dr. Samia Estrada discusses how intentionally practicing gratitude can support mental health, resilience, and overall well-being.