About
Dr. Anthony Brooks is a cardiologist and preventive medicine specialist. He focuses on lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular health, including exercise prescription, dietary patterns, and stress management strategies that reduce heart disease risk.
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Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints causing pain, swelling, and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Cardiovascular
Relating to the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular health is a primary indicator of overall wellness and longevity.
Dietary Fiber
Plant-based carbohydrates that the body cannot digest, essential for digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety.
Flavonoid
A class of plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine.
Heart Health After 60: Lifestyle Strategies That Matter
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in older adults. These evidence-based lifestyle strategies can significantly reduce your risk.
Hypertension
Persistently elevated blood pressure (typically above 130/80 mmHg) that increases risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
Lean Body Mass
Total body weight minus fat mass, including muscle, bone, organs, and water. Maintaining lean mass is important for metabolic health.
Neurotransmitter
Chemical messengers that transmit signals between nerve cells, influencing mood, sleep, appetite, and cognitive function.
Protein
A macronutrient made of amino acids, essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes, and supporting immune function.
Testosterone
The primary male sex hormone, also present in females, important for muscle mass, bone density, and reproductive health.
Vitamin K
A fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism, found in leafy greens and fermented foods.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
A naturally occurring compound that helps generate energy in cells and acts as an antioxidant, declining with age.
Folate
A B vitamin (B9) essential for DNA synthesis and cell division, critically important during pregnancy for preventing neural tube defects.
Hypoglycemia
Abnormally low blood sugar that can cause shakiness, confusion, and sweating, common in people with diabetes.
Lycopene
A red pigment and powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit, studied for cancer prevention.
Peptide
Short chains of amino acids that serve as signaling molecules in the body, with various roles in immunity, hormones, and metabolism.
Riboflavin
Vitamin B2, essential for energy production and cellular function, found in dairy, eggs, lean meats, and leafy greens.
Turmeric
A golden spice containing curcumin, widely studied for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.