
Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain

Best vitamins and minerals for energy

Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?

Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better

Relief for caregiver burnout

What are RDAs, DRIs, and DVs?

Cold versus heat for pain relief: How to use them safely and effectively

How to reduce stress and anxiety through movement and mindfulness

Creating balanced, healthy meals from low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods

What are added sugars, and how can you reduce them in your diet?

Christopher P. Cannon, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Heart Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Christopher P. Cannon is editor in chief of the Harvard Heart Letter. He is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and senior physician in the Preventive Cardiology section of the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Cannon earned his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, and did his internal medicine residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a cardiovascular fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has published more than 1,000 original articles, reviews, or book chapters in the field of acute coronary syndromes and prevention, and has authored or edited 20 books. He has received numerous awards, including leadership awards from the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the National Lipid Association.
Posts by Christopher P. Cannon, MD

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Can you slow down stenosis of the aortic valve?

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What type of burgers are the healthiest?

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My calcium score is over 2,000. What’s next?

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Smart watch alerts about heart health

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Are salt substitutes a smart choice?

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Fasting before lipid test usually unnecessary

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Is it safe to stop aspirin a year after a stent?

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What are the risks from taking statins?

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How are clogged neck arteries treated?

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Is snow shoveling safe for people with heart disease?

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Why choose bypass surgery over stents?

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Different types of rapid heart rhythms

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Should I take an aspirin if I think I'm having a heart attack?

Heart Health
Another risk related to atrial fibrillation

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Why do some heart drugs cost so much?

Heart Health
Is niacin safe for the heart?

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Repairing a thoracic aneurysm

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Treating persistent angina

Heart Health
The best anti-clotting drug for afib?

Heart Health
Biotin supplements

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Can I improve my ejection fraction?

Heart Health
Saturated fat: How much is okay?

Heart Health
An elevated high-sensitivity troponin level

Heart Health
Living longer, free of heart disease?

Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain

Best vitamins and minerals for energy

Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?

Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better

Relief for caregiver burnout

What are RDAs, DRIs, and DVs?

Cold versus heat for pain relief: How to use them safely and effectively

How to reduce stress and anxiety through movement and mindfulness

Creating balanced, healthy meals from low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods

What are added sugars, and how can you reduce them in your diet?