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What brings on a heart attack?

By Dr Ross Walker

There is no doubt that the biggest killer across the globe is cardiovascular disease. The major cause of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis, which is the progressive build-up of fat, inflammatory tissue, calcium and other cellular constituents in the walls of arteries, over many decades. Eventually, these fatty plaques rupture to…

Viagra — some more hard evidence for its benefits

By Dr Ross Walker

Around 20 years ago, Viagra and two other erectile dysfunction agents hit the medical market, becoming one of the most widely used pharmaceutical drug agents across the globe. These drugs, known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) were initially trialled as cardiac drugs because they open up arteries. When middle-aged males…

Low calorie sweeteners — are they safe?

By Dr Ross Walker

The commonest syndrome in the world is metabolic syndrome. The metabolic syndrome is directly related to a genetic condition known as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs in 30% of Caucasians, 50% of Asians and close to 100% of people with darker skin. Insulin resistance is associated with tendency to, or…

Exercise — Is more better?

By Dr Ross Walker

Since the recent death of Steve Folkes at the age of 59, a well-known figure in Australian rugby league circles, still incredibly fit and a regular exerciser, along with the sudden death of the 31 year old Italian soccer player, Davide Astori, many questions have been raised about the role…

Media watching ‘Media Watch’

By Dr Ross Walker

Last Monday night (March 5th), the little watched Media Watch critiqued a segment I gave on the Channel 10 program, Studio 10. Typical of Media Watch, there was a blatant criticism of a commercial television station presenting commercial television. This segment on Studio 10 ran for about 10 minutes and…