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Dr. Kahn is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He practices cardiology in Detroit, is a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and specializes in vegan nutrition and heart disease reversal.


New Research Suggests Erectile Dysfunction Medications May Extend Lifespan, Reduce Dementia Risk

Dear readers,

This week, provocative data emerged claiming that medications commonly used for erectile dysfunction (ED), such as Viagra and Cialis, may have life-extension properties and reduce the risk of dementia. Hyperlinks to the studies are in the blog. In addition, low-fat vegan diets may work to reduce insulin requirements for type 1 diabetes, and a shorter sleep duration may translate to high blood pressure. Plant-based diets are therapeutic for lowering high blood pressure.

Not everyone reacts to stressful situations in the same way, and genetics may be an important influence. It is well known that statins lower inflammation, and this appears to extend to the oral cavity and gums. Finally, the MED diet may lower dementia risk while red meat raises colorectal cancer risk, driven in part by genetics.

Be well,
Joel Kahn, MD, FACC


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    • These two database studies raise the hypothesis that men using medications for ED like Cialis and Viagra not only may have lower rates of dementia, but also may have fewer cardiac events and superior lifespan. These are wildly provocative concepts. These medications are generally inexpensive and safe. 

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    • Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by altering the behavior of macrophages, a type of immune cell.

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      • Previous research suggests that eating large amounts of red or processed meat can increase someone’s risk for colorectal cancer.
      • Researchers are now interested in understanding how someone’s genetics influence their colorectal cancer risk from eating red and processed meat.
      • A recent study identified two biomarkers associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer from red meat consumption. Participants with these biomarkers had a higher risk for colorectal cancer when they consumed higher amounts of red meat.