According to Publisher’s Weekly, Dr. Samaan “efficiently tackles complex subjects (e.g., stress, alternative therapies, and childhood risks) as well as myths contributing to the epidemic of deaths each year from heart attacks.” The reviewer goes on to note that “readers will be drawn by her personal commitment, fueled by the loss of many family members, to conquer a largely preventable disease”.

I look forward to sharing this book with you very soon, as it should be available on Amazon and in bookstores by early June. There’s a Kindle version, too.

Nonfiction Review: Best Practices for a Healthy Heart: A Cardiologist’s 7-Point Plan for Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease by Sarah Samaan. The Experiment/Workman, $14.95 trade paper (384p) ISBN 978-1-61519-047-8.

My new book just got a very nice review from Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association. It will be out in just a few weeks, and is currently available on Amazon for pre-order (at a great discount!)

Best Practices for a Healthy Heart: How to Stop Heart Disease before or after It Starts, by Sarah Samaan | Booklist Online.

Although calcium supplements may have potentially detrimental effects on heart health, calcium from foods appears to be beneficial. Recent research from Sweden suggests that low fat dairy foods might even reduce the risk for stroke.

Low Fat Dairy Foods may Reduce Stroke Risk | Healthline.

Here’s an interesting article highlighting the similarities and differences amongst generations of women in the 20′s through 70′s when it comes to work. I was excited to be included.

Generation Faceoff: Who Actually Gets To Eat Lunch? – Forbes.

A recent question posed by an 85 year old patient made me stop and think. What are three things (other than good luck and superior genetics) that we can all do to help us live a long and happy life?

Three Tips for a Long Life | Healthline.

I’m excited to be featured in Daylle Deanna Schwartz’s blog this month. Check out my 10 simple tips to help you stay young at heart.

Staying Young at Heart—Literally!

Say Cheese! Click on the link to see what Dr. Samaan has to say about cheese and heart health, as featured in this month’s Fitness Magazine.

We cardiologists are very good at treating heart attacks, but preventing heart disease is much more difficult. Most heart disease can be traced back to unhealthy habits, including a fast-food diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking. Read about my evolving practice of heart disease prevention by clicking the link.

Preventing Heart Disease: The Next Frontier in Cardiology | Healthline.

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: 2012 Update Paints a Mixed Picture | Healthline.

As a cardiologist who spends the majority of her time caring for patients, participating in a conference bringing together leaders from all sectors of the healthcare industry has been an eye opening experience.

Medical research costs money, and as our national and international financial woes continue to deepen, investors are demanding less risk but more innovation. Regulation of the pharmaceutical industry is essential to protect our safety and well-being, yet the more stringent the rules become, the more difficult it is for investors to take a chance on new ideas.

Amongst the people I have had the opportunity to meet are several involved in the earliest stages of medical research. It may take 10 to 15 years for a brilliant idea to make it from the research bench to the drugstore, with many steps in between, and no guarantees of success.

There are no easy answers when it comes to optimizing our investment in our nation’s health. Just as with the high-tech revolution, it will take innovators who are able to create new ideas and solutions, without being tethered to the mistakes and outdated modalities of the past.