Should Lipoprotein(a) – aka Lp(a) – Be on Your Radar?
I’ve been chatting back and forth with a physician friend, who has recently awoken to the myriad health benefits of eating ancestrally and taking a much more intentional, purposeful approach to his fitness , about the flurry of activity that has taken place in the past few quarters regarding lipoprotein(a). Here are a few of the articles we’ve chatted about…
Do I Need to Care about Lp(a)? [Free MedScape account required.]
Screening for High Lipoprotein(a): The Time is Now. [Free MedScape account required.]
Lp(a) levels and MI risk shows ethic variability.
Trials of meds (of course) to reduce Lp(a) are in process, for example…
Lp(a) associations with aortic stenosis deserve further study…
A Few Other Interesting Odds and Ends from the Week
Triclosan (common antibacterial agent) and osteoporosis.
Is there a tie between “sugary drinks” (including fruit juice) and cancer? A lay media report and the BMJ article it’s based on.
Another team argues that supplements don’t help brain health – the lay media report and an interesting study from the Global Council on Brain Health.
Yet another reason to dump TV.
And from the Strange But Probably True Science File
Interesting look at unlocking the mystery of superhuman strength.
Will perusal of ocular vasculature predict your dementia risk?
Food, Glorious Food
Butterbean Hummus
Grilled Summer Squash, Feta, and Pepper Salad
Sambal Ginger Sriracha Grilled Chicken
What I’m Reading This Week
Last week I shared a little about our family penchant for reading and my goal to read through 80 books this year; I bit off more than I could chew last week, and haven’t finished several titles…
New to the List
Franklin Steak, Arron Franklin and Jordan Mackay. Franklin runs one of the most sought after BBQ emporiums in Texas (Austin) and is a master of cooking proteins over fire. The book looks amazing with mouthwatering photography; full review at some point soon.
A Cast in the Woods, Stephen Sautner. A fly fisherman’s take on preserving a little slice of the Catskills.
Still reading from last week…
The Paleo Diet, Loren Cordain, PhD (catching up on an unread classic).
The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Steven Gundry (detailed review to follow)
Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport, Yvon Chouinard
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