| This Month's News |
Hello, here is your October 2015 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
If you cannot see the images below, please view this message online.
Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
e-Newsletter
One of a doctor’s primary obligations is to educate patients. In fact the origin of the word ‘doctor’ is (via Old French) from the Latin doctor which means ‘teacher’ (from docere ‘teach’).
This complimentary monthly educational service is for our patients and their families but please forward it to anyone who might find it of interest. Click here to enter our website and learn more about our practice. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
|
Health News
| More Evidence High-Fiber, Mediterranean Diet Is Good for You |
| Plant-based regimens can boost fatty acids that lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease, study says |
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2015 Numerous studies have extolled the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Now, research suggests the regimen may also boost levels of beneficial fatty acids.
These so-called "short chain fa... » Read the full article |
| Sweetened Drinks May Damage Heart, Review Finds |
| Added sugars raise risk of heart troubles, stroke, experts say |
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 Soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages can seriously damage heart health, a new review finds.
The added sugar in sodas, fruit drinks, sweet teas and energy drinks affects the body in w... » Read the full article |
| Coffee May Not Risk Irregular Heartbeat, Study Claims |
| Finds no link between beverage and increased odds of atrial fibrillation |
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 New research suggests that drinking coffee doesn't seem to up the odds of a common type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
But these findings don't necessarily mean coffee dri... » Read the full article |
| Pregnancy Complications May Be Linked to Later Heart Disease |
| Risk was particularly high for women who had more than one health problem during pregnancy, study suggests |
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 A complicated pregnancy may increase a woman's risk of dying from heart disease later in life, new research suggests.
The risk is particularly high for women who've had more than one health prob... » Read the full article |
| Heart Attack Shouldn't End Your Sex Life |
| Research shows it equals same level of physical exertion as a brisk walk |
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 If you've had a heart attack, you don't have to avoid sex for fear of having another one, researchers report.
Many people who've had a heart attack worry that too much physical activity could tr... » Read the full article |
The news stories provided in this e-newsletter are a service of the nationally syndicated HealthDay news and information company. Stories refer to national trends and breaking health news, and are not necessarily indicative of or always supported by our facility and providers.
This information is provided for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see our full Terms of Use for more information.
|
October 02, 2015
Stay In Touch
  
| Featured |
| Too Much, Too Little Sleep May Harm the Heart |
| Sound slumber 'recharges our batteries,' Dr. Urman explains |
| Diabetes Takes a Toll on Women's Hearts |
| Studies find up to a 40 percent greater risk of coronary problems in females |
| Short, Intense Workouts May Help Hearts of Type 2 Diabetics |
| This kind of exercise might also improve diabetes control |
| New Diabetes Drug Shows Sharply Reduced Risk of Heart-Related Death |
| Jardiance (empagliflozin) reduced risk of cardiovascular death by 38% marking the first time a diabetes medicine has shown such a benefit against cardiovascular disease (Wall Street Journal) |
| Taking Blood Pressure Drugs at Night May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes |
| Study finds taking medication at night cut risk of blood sugar disorder in half |
| Dizziness After Standing May Hint at Higher Risk of Early Death |
| But other conditions, such as dehydration and diabetes, can also make you woozy |
| This Year's Flu Vaccine Should Be Better Match: CDC |
| Americans 6 months of age and older encouraged to get vaccinated |
| It's What and How You Eat--Not What Supplements You Take |
| To maintain both brain power and heart health, once again a study indicates that the same diets that are good for our hearts can help slow memory loss. Supplements, however, have no benefit (USA Today) |
| Preschoolers Can Learn Heart-Healthy Lifestyles |
| Kids benefit from being taught good food and exercise habits |
| Trans Fat Bans Reduce Heart Disease Deaths: Study |
| Deaths from cardiovascular disease plummeted in Denmark (TIME) |
| The Price We Pay for Sitting Too Much |
| Even regular exercise won’t compensate for the negative effects from sitting too much during the day (Wall Street Journal) |
| Fidgeting Might Be Good for Your Health |
| Having the jitters may undercut some of the negative effects of prolonged sitting, British study contends |
| Surgeon General To Announce National Walking Campaign |
| Americans need to walk more as regular physical activity can markedly reduce the risk of chronic disease including heart ailments (Washington Post) |
| Less Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Safe for Very Old Patients |
| A modern technique for replacing heart valves without major surgery is safe even for very elderly patients, researchers say (Reuters) |
| Hi-Tech Scans Spot Brain Damage in High Blood Pressure Patients |
| Researchers suggest doctors could use technology to identify possible therapies to fight mental decline |
| Gut Bugs May Affect Body Fat, 'Good' Cholesterol Levels |
| But finding does not prove certain intestinal bacteria determine size of one's waistline |
| Fruits, Veggies May Be Key to Keeping Unwanted Weight Off |
| Only caveat: avoid starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn, study finds |
| Diet Sodas May Not Help You Lose Weight, Study Contends |
| People who drank low-calorie soft drinks tended to eat more foods high in sugar, salt and fat |
| Health Tip: Eat Enough Nutrient-Rich Foods |
| Here's what should be included in your diet |
| Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Might Cut Breast Cancer Risk: Study |
| Odds were reduced 68 percent in large Spanish review, but longer-term follow-up studies are needed |
| Cancer May Be a Hidden Danger to the Heart: Report |
| Austrian researchers find telltale signs of heart disease in newly diagnosed cancer patients |
| More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Fight Colon Cancer, Other Gastro Tumors |
| 4-year study found survival doubled for gastrointestinal cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day |
| People in Their 50s Benefit Most From Low-Dose Aspirin |
| Heart-disease preventive may simultaneously reduce colon cancer risk, task force suggests |
| Beet Juice Boosts Muscle Power in Heart Patients |
| Researchers say dietary nitrate could help these patients climb stairs and get out of a chair |
| Sleep Apnea Treatment May Reverse Unhealthy Brain Changes |
| In small study, continuous positive airway pressure reduced nerve activity that causes heart ills |
| Beware Unregulated Stem Cell Treatments, Experts Warn |
| Clinics selling treatments that are unproven |
| Learn More About High Blood Pressure |
|
| Dr Urman: The Value of Medical Second Opinions |
| He is quoted in the Wall Street Journal regarding the options for patients, especially when surgery or a procedure is recommended |
| How Old Are Your Arteries? |
| CardioHealth, a 5 minute non-invasive test can help us tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? |
|