Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

11
Jun
Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch vs. Fitbit: Best Cardiac Recovery Monitor

Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch vs. Fitbit: Best Cardiac Recovery Monitor

Choosing between an Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit after a heart attack? Compare features, accuracy, and ease of use to find the best cardiac monitor.
5 min read
10
Jun
How to Prevent a Second Heart Attack: The Complete Recovery Guide

How to Prevent a Second Heart Attack: The Complete Recovery Guide

How do you prevent a second heart attack? This evidence-based guide covers the 7 pillars of secondary prevention — from medications and diet to exercise, stress management, and lab monitoring — so you can take control of your cardiac recovery today.
11 min read
09
Jun
How to Track Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Post-Stent

How to Track Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Post-Stent

Learn why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the ultimate metric for measuring nervous system recovery after a heart attack, and how to track it without obsessing.
3 min read
08
Jun
The Endothelial-Healing Breakfast Bowl (Low Sodium, High Fiber)

The Endothelial-Healing Breakfast Bowl (Low Sodium, High Fiber)

Start your morning with a heart-healthy oatmeal bowl packed with soluble fiber and antioxidants to support endothelial healing and clear LDL cholesterol.
3 min read
07
Jun
The First 30 Days Post-MI: How to Restart Exercise Without Fear

The First 30 Days Post-MI: How to Restart Exercise Without Fear

Scared to exercise after a heart attack? Learn how to safely restart your physical activity, understand METs, and overcome cardiophobia during your first 30 days of cardiac recovery.
3 min read
06
Jun
What Actually Happens Inside Your Artery After a Stent?

What Actually Happens Inside Your Artery After a Stent?

Curious about how your heart heals after a stent? Discover the science of endothelialization, why DAPT is non-negotiable, and how nutrition accelerates recovery.
3 min read
05
Jun
The Ultimate Cardiac Rehab Wearable Comparison: Apple vs. Garmin

The Ultimate Cardiac Rehab Wearable Comparison: Apple vs. Garmin

Choosing between an Apple Watch and a Garmin after a heart attack? Learn which smartwatch is better for tracking your heart rate zones, ECGs, and daily pacing during your cardiac recovery journey.
4 min read
04
Jun
The Forbidden Fruit: Why Grapefruit and Common Heart Medications Don't Mix

The Forbidden Fruit: Why Grapefruit and Common Heart Medications Don't Mix

Consuming grapefruit with heart meds could trigger an accidental overdose or disable stent protection. Discover the science behind CYP3A4 and OATP interactions, which statins and blood pressure drugs are affected, and the safe alternatives that protect your recovery.
13 min read
03
Jun
The Fibrinolytic Breakfast Bowl: How Soluble Fiber Scrubs Cholesterol From Sticky Blood

The Fibrinolytic Breakfast Bowl: How Soluble Fiber Scrubs Cholesterol From Sticky Blood

What if you could target the exact same cholesterol-absorbing protein as prescription medication, simply by changing your breakfast? Discover the Fibrinolytic Breakfast Bowl—a delicious, cardiac-dietitian-designed recipe packed with viscous soluble fiber. Learn how it traps bile acids and produce...
5 min read
01
Jun
How to Talk to Your Siblings & Kids About Inherited Heart Risk (Without Causing Panic)

How to Talk to Your Siblings & Kids About Inherited Heart Risk (Without Causing Panic)

Up to 50% of cardiovascular risk is inherited. If you've had a heart event or discovered elevated LP(a), your siblings and children may carry the same genetic threat. Learn how to initiate cascade screening and talk to your family about genetic heart risk without causing panic, utilizing the empo...
5 min read

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