Monika Sanghavi, MD

01/21/2019

We all know that diet and exercise are keystones to weight loss, but don’t forget the importance of getting enough sleep! 😴

There is one very important key to weight loss success that you may be missing: sleep. Here are three ways sleep can help you to lose weight.

12/12/2018

Including a little weight training in your busy schedule may have long term cardiac benefits!

Weight training might not just improve your physique — it might help build a healthier heart, too.

11/15/2017

The diagnosis of hypertension has changed after 14 years! Know the numbers and the important lifestyle factors that can help lower blood pressure!

Lifestyle changes are the cornerstone in the treatment of this silent killer!

02/03/2017

Today is National Go Red Day!

Wear red to increase awareness about heart disease in women!

10/03/2016

Interesting idea with lots of potential; more research needed before broad adoption in clinical practice.

Mammograms to detect heart disease? Dr. Sanghavi explains why she’s excited about how mammography could “fill the gap” in women’s heart care.

08/11/2016

Shifting body fat, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight are the biggest frustrations I hear from perimenopausal women.

It is due to loss of estrogen, increased insulin resistance, slowing metabolism, and increased propensity to store fat.

Solution
- lower calorie intake (~1300 calories a day)
- increase lean mass through weight training
- increase consumption of fresh fruits, fresh veggies, and protein
***start the lifestyle changes early***

Midlife weight gain is common in women, and science explains that hormonal changes may be to blame.

06/24/2016

"Standing at work may not be enough..."

Engaging frequently in one type of activity while at work may help many of us avoid weight gain. But that activity is not standing up.

04/26/2016

Tips on healthy snacking.

Some people get up to 25 percent of their daily calories from snacks! Dietitian Susan Rodder shares tips on healthy snacking as part of a balanced diet.

03/17/2016

Got 5 minutes? Go out and run!

Even small amounts of vigorous exercise could significantly lower a person’s risk of dying prematurely, according to a large-scale new study of exercise and mortality.

02/13/2016

Ladies, get your heart checked! Assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke!

**Of note, online risk assessments do not include important risk factors such as family history, weight, sedentary behavior, etc. So please seek an expert opinion as well to optimize your risk!

After Katie Couric underwent a colonoscopy on live television in 2000, colonoscopy rates jumped by 20%. Research published in JAMA called it “The Katie Couric Effect.” Now, as part of American Heart Month, Yahoo News Global Anchor Couric is hoping to boost public awareness of heart disease in women…

11/17/2015

The SPRINT Blood Pressure Trial is a landmark clinical trial that suggests targeting a blood pressure of

New data from a major study called Sprint has shaken some of the basic assumptions about the treatment of high blood pressure.

09/02/2015

The weight loss benefits of exercising may be negated if you consume more calories than you burn before and after your workout.

Here are some great tips from Susan Rodder (registered dietician) at UT Southwestern Medical Center on eating before and after exercising.

If you exercise regularly but the scale won’t budge, you may need to alter your pre- and post-workout eating habits. Our dietitian offers tips in her latest blog.