Good morning! It’s been a beautiful week, right? Here’s hoping you’re taking care of yourself with a walk break or two. How many steps a day is ideal? These researchers feel they found the sweet spot. Would you like some tips to help you get there? Okay, palpitations. As cardiologists, we see more patients with palpitations than any other concern. […]
Category: Dr. Sabgir’s Newsletter
Earth Laughs in Flowers
Good morning! Here’s hoping the weather is really great in your neck of the woods. Speaking of warmer days, at the close of our office visits, I love talking with my patients about how they like to stay active. As you would guess, this time of year ‘gardening’ is a very common response. Well, that […]
Mediterranean Diet + Exciting News
Good morning! First, I’d like to acknowledge Rachael and Bryan as March has been special (126 requests this month to start new chapters). Each pulse check brings a response akin to ‘We got this’ ‘Bring it on’ or ‘Let’s change the world’” I’m lucky. Thank you two. Well, you’ve possibly heard the positive news regarding […]
100 Reasons to Walk
Good morning! It’s great to see everyone after a two-week hiatus. Fortunately, there was a newsletter that did not take last Friday off, The New York Times, Well newsletter. Jancee Dunn is a wonderful journalist and WWAD getting a mention is a credit to all of you, so thank you. In the 7 days following this, […]
Aspirin, Dog Walking, and Eggs
Good morning! Walk of the Day. Some of you within the CrossFit world know better than me, W.O.D. stands for Workout of the Day (500 burpees, 180 squats, 45 kettlebell swings, etc.). To me, CrossFit is like boating, better to have friends that do it. Then again, maybe that’s why I look like Steve Rogers’ before he […]
Colonoscopy X WWAD Newsletter
Good morning! Today is Rachael’s 9th Anniversary with Walk with a Doc. Thank you, my friend. You have been nothing short of exceptional. It’s also National Colorectal Awareness Month! This being NCAM, we wanted to try something entirely new for the newsletter. Literally, as we speak, I am currently in an endoscopy suite, lying on my left […]
Sleep
Good morning! How did you sleep last night? I hope you slept well. It’s important. There are some days when it seems like all of my patients are having sleeping issues and are curious about how to get a better night’s rest. Here’s what I share. First, many of our patients get screened for sleep apnea. Ironically, many patients that end […]
Classified Documents Revealed
Friday, February 17th, 2023 Dear Diary, You understand me and often make me smile. Thank you, Diary. I share with you the most private of things that I’d never share with others. The raptured thrill of assembling an A-Frame Lego set, the pure relaxation of sinking into a season of The Cabin Chronicles, the unabashed joy of ‘comfort’ Buffalo cauliflower, or […]
Heart Health, Physical Activity, and Health Disparities
Good morning! Happy February. We’ve got some friends who are doing incredible work in addressing heart health, physical activity, and health disparities this month and all throughout the year, so we wanted to share those resources with you! Active People, Healthy Nation is Celebrating its 3rd Year! Active People, Healthy Nation is a national initiative […]
Lifestyle Factors
In 2004, my patient changed me. Over my 19 years as a cardiologist, I’ve seen remarkable advancements in treating and managing heart disease and mind-blowing medical advances, but I could not get people moving. After years of frustration over the lack of motivation to move, I asked my patient to go for a walk with […]