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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| FDA Panel: Limit Testosterone Drug Use |
| Joint committee also calls for drug makers to run heart-risk tests on popular 'Low T' products
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THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2014 There is little evidence that testosterone replacement therapy effectively treats normally sagging levels of the hormone in aging American males, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel said... » Read the full article |
| FDA to Probe Testosterone Therapy Claims, Safety |
| Joint committee to consider whether 'Low T' products are overprescribed and whether treatment raises heart risks
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TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is focusing on the "Low T" fad, questioning whether the boom in testosterone replacement therapy is helping or harming the health of agin... » Read the full article |
| Even a Little Excess Weight Can Boost Blood Pressure: Study |
| Researchers find, in 8-week span, that those who gain in the abdomen have highest increase |
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2014 A few extra pounds might do more than test the strength of that belt around your waist, a small study suggests: You could also boost your blood pressure slightly, even if you gain just 5 percent of you... » Read the full article |
| Short Walks Can Offset Long Stretches of Sitting |
| An hour of sitting can impact arteries in the legs, but even a 5-minute stroll helps, research shows |
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2014 Taking really short but frequent walks can counteract the harm caused by sitting for long periods of time, a new study suggests.
The researchers found that even just a five-minute stroll can hel... » Read the full article |
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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 |
| Eating Fruit Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 40% |
| Daily Fruit consumption tied to reduced risk of heart disease (Time Magazine) |
| Health Tip: Ward Off Stress |
| Focus on what you can control |
| Healthy Lifestyle Changes Linked to Reduced Risk for Dementia |
| Same habits that reduce risk of heart disease also reduce risk for memory-robbing disorder |
| Health Tip: Getting More Whole Grains |
| Include one in your breakfast menu |
| Running One Mile Appears To Confer Equal Longevity Benefits As Running A Marathon |
| Intense exercise in short bursts may provide an equivalent fitness benefit to workouts based on endurance (Wall Street Journal) |
| Health Tip: Creating a Circuit Training Workout |
| Burn calories and minimize boredom |
| Health Tip: Get Physical Activity |
| From sports to cleaning, there are many ways to burn calories |
| Health Tip: Get Fit With a Buddy |
| It's easier than going it alone |
| Health Tip: Choose Healthier Beverages |
| And avoid extra calories |
| Heart Attack Patients Face Greater Death Risk if Any Treatment Step Missed: Study |
| British researchers outline 9 critical components of hospital care |
| Flying Home By Commercial Jet May Be Safe After Heart Attack |
| People who have a heart attack while traveling abroad may be able to safely fly home on a regular commercial flight, according to a new study (Reuters) |
| Social Support May Be Key to Heart Attack Recovery |
| Study found younger patients fared worse if they did not have family, friends to help afterwards |
| Novel Gold-Plated Cardiac Patch May Replace Damaged Heart Tissue |
| Researchers hope ‘cardiac patch’ powered by nano-gold can reverse damage from heart attacks for first time |
| Learn More About Heart Attacks |
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| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If I Am At Risk for a Heart Attack? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth |
| Experimental Dissolving Stent Might Work Better Than Metal Stent |
| Study shows that dissolving heart stent has lower angina rate than metal stent (Reuters) |
| Newer Treatments for Blood Clots in Veins Appear Safe, Effective |
| Analysis of studies shows almost all strategies have similar outcomes, Canadian researchers report |
| Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the Heart |
| A vaccine, and the right antibiotic, may guard against a direct attack on heart cells, researchers say |
| Cutting Calories May Ease Sleep Apnea in Obese, Study Finds |
| Brazilian researchers say calorie restrictions also can lower blood pressure in that group of people |
| Statins May Help Kids With Genetic Cholesterol Disorder |
| Researchers found the earlier they were given, the less arteries hardened in adulthood |
| Statins May Help Prevent Diabetes-Related Nerve Damage, Study Finds |
| Cholesterol-lowering drugs might protect against damage to small blood vessels, researchers report |
| Health Tip: Keep Your Family Moving |
| Offer toys that spur exercise |
| Heart Docs Don't Recommend Routine ECGs for Young Athletes |
| Detailed history, examination can reveal teens' risk for sudden death, experts say |
| Novel Weight-Loss Drug Is Approved |
| For obese people or overweight people with weight-related health condition |
| Learn More About Heart Failure |
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| Is Moderation of Salt Intake the Proper Goal? (NY Times) |
| As with most things in life, perhaps extremes are the enemy and a dash of salt might not do harm for most |
| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
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