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Hello, here is your January 2015 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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As seen in Los Angeles Magazine both Drs Caren and Urman named to Super Doctors for the fourth straight year and...
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| Health Tip: Coping With Heart Disease |
| When emotions take their toll
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Heart disease, usually characterized by plaque buildup in the arteries that reduces blood flow to the heart, can lead to emotional problems from anxiety to depression.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute sa... » Read the full article |
| Number of Americans Taking Statins Keeps Rising: CDC |
| Even more should be taking them to cut risk of heart attack and stroke, cardiologist says |
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2014 More Americans than ever are taking cholesterol-lowering medications, federal health officials reported Tuesday.
The percentage of adults aged 40 and older taking drugs that combat high choleste... » Read the full article |
| Being Fit Keeps Blood Pressure in Check |
| Those in poorest shape were more likely to have high blood pressure, study found |
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2014 Being in good shape seems to reduce your risk of high blood pressure, researchers report.
They looked at data from more than 57,000 Americans, including more than 35,000 with high blood pressur... » Read the full article |
| Global Life Expectancy Continues to Climb |
| Women have slightly greater gains than men, study finds |
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 People around the world are living much longer than they did a few decades ago, a new study indicates.
Worldwide life expectancy rose from 65.3 years in 1990 to 71.... » Read the full article |
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| Top Rated Cardiologists |
| Patients and professional colleagues alike continue to recognize Drs Urman and Caren for their overall clinical excellence. |
| BPA in Canned Goods May Raise Your Blood Pressure: Study |
| Finding is latest to raise health concerns about the common estrogen-like chemical |
| Study Casts Doubt on Low-Dose Aspirin for Women Under 65 |
| Benefits of cutting heart disease and cancer risk is clearer in older women, but use should be individualized, experts say |
| Statins - Treating More Than Just Cholesterol |
| Learn about how statins are important for keeping arteries healthy and reducing your risk of heart attack and stroke |
| Learn More About Atrial Fibrillation |
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| Learn More About High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
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| FDA Approves Blood Test That Gauges Heart Attack Risk |
| The screen (PLAC Test for Lp-PLA2 Activity) is meant for people without history of heart disease, and seems to work best at discerning this risk in black women. |
| Yoga May Cut Heart Disease Risk Factors |
| Review found those who took yoga classes saw improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, weight |
| Health Tip: Finding Time for Fitness |
| Easy ways to get more exercise |
| Can You Balance on One Leg? You May Have Lower Stroke Risk |
| Inability to stand on one foot for 20-plus seconds could suggest brain vessel damage, study contends |
| Memory Lapses May Signal Stroke Risk: Study |
| Link was seen mostly in people with higher levels of education, researchers said |
| Certain Antibiotic/Statin Combos May Be Unsafe Mix: Study |
| Use of clarithromycin (BIaxin) along with the cholesterol-lowering meds had higher risk of side effects |
| Learn More About Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors |
| These monitors, generally worn for 24 hours, can be helpful to confirm if you do, in fact, have high blood pressure or if your blood pressure is adequately controlled on your current medications. |
| Dr Urman in Mens Journal: 5 Steps Can Slash Heart Attack Risk 80 Percent |
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| Study: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors May Prevent 80 Percent of Heart Attacks |
| Men who follow 5 guidelines dramatically cut their risk, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women |
| Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If You Are At Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth, a non-invasive test that can tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. |
| Learn More About High or Abnormal Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) |
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| Learn More About a Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet |
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| Only 4 in 10 Americans Eat Heart-Healthy Nuts Each Day, CDC Says |
| Even fewer consume an amount thought to help curb heart disease, study found |
| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
| Obesity Can Cause 'Silent' Damage to Heart |
| Study shows excess weight harms cardiovascular system without symptoms |
| Keeping That Weight Loss Resolution |
| Start with selecting a diet you can stick with, expert says |
| FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Drug |
| Injected medication, Saxenda, cleared for use by adults who are obese or overweight and have at least one weight-related condition |
| Many Consumers Misled About Bogus Weight-Loss Supplements, Survey Says |
| Consumer Reports poll finds shoppers often mistakenly believe that FDA oversees these products |
| Immune System May Play Role in Obesity |
| Certain cells less common in belly fat of overweight compared to thinner people: study |
| Poor Sperm Quality May Signal Health Issues, Study Finds |
| Defects in sperm within semen may be linked to a variety of health problems, including high blood pressure and heart disease |
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