 Heart disease remains the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. Literally half of all deaths in America are the result of heart disease. Today we know far more than ever about how to treat and, preferably, prevent this killer.
There is so much to look forward to as we all reach our "Silver Fox" stage of life. We do not want heart disease or other degenerative problems to interfere with our lifestyles. With this in mind, SilverFoxesNetwork.com will focus on these issues in our new column, "Heart Health with Robert E. Kowalski".
Kowalski (Bob) is recognized in the U.S. and around the world as one of the eminent authorities in the prevention of heart disease. He's the author of the international best-seller, "The 8 week Cholesteral Cure" and six other books on heart health. He's also the guy that first started everyone eating oat bran for breakfast. We're glad to have Bob associated with Silver Foxes to regularly keep us up to date on the best new development to keep our hearts healthy and happy.
Bob has written exclusively on health and medical topics for more than three decades. Trained as a medical journalist, with extensive graduate work in the sciences, he has written award-winning television public service announcements, patient-education materials used in hospitals and medical centers across the nation, as well as for a wide variety of publications aimed at both the public an the health professions.
Bob came to national prominence in 1987 with the publication of his New York Times best-selling book - on the list for a record-breaking 115 weeks - The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure. He awakened the American awareness of the importance of cholesterol control and literally put oat bran into almost everyone's diet.
The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure has been translated into 25 languages in 32 countries and has over three million copies in print. Kowalski has also written The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure Cookbook, Cholesterol & Children, 8 Steps to a Healthy Heart, The Type II Diabetes Diet Book, and The Revolutionary Cholesterol Breakthrough. He is a firm believer that heart disease can become a thing of the past for the vast majority of men and women.
Bob is a living testament to his own diet and lifestyle programs. By the age of 41, he had experienced a heart attack and two coronary bypass surgeries. Today he is virtually free of heart disease and leads a totally unlimited lifestyle, without the use of prescription drugs, at age 57.
A devoted family man, Bob determined, when faced with a second surgery, that he would not leave his two children without their Daddy. That was in 1984. Today his kids are in college, and Bob expects to live to see his future grandchildren grow up as well.
A Silver Fox himself, Bob feels that life is wonderful and that his best years still lie ahead. He loves snow skiing with his wife dawn, travelling around the world, golfing, fishing, and the joys of gourmet cooking. "I love food and fine wine, and I love to find those foods that are delicious and still heart healthy. With the tricks I've learned over the years, you'd never know I was eating any differently from anyone else." Once skeptical, the medical community has now embraced the author's ideas and programs. Bob is frequently invited to speak to physicians and other health professionals at medical centers and annual scientific sessions. And doctors routinely recommend his books for their patients.
Bob looks forward to working with and contributing to the Silver Foxes Club, and wishes everyone his best wishes for a healthy, happy heart! |
