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Welcome to Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter
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Personalized concierge services not covered by Medicare or Private Insurance
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Increasing levels of priority and enhanced access for routine appointments and testing
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Increased phone and email access to our staff and doctors on routine matters (Introducing New in 2013: Telephone appointments for Premier and Concierge level members)
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Priority completion of administrative paper-work with fees waived
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Validated parking (for Premier and Concierge level members) and convenient VIP parking for office visits (Concierge level members)
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New special benefit for Concierge level members in 2013: Global CARE (Critical Care Air Evacuation)
Three Plans to choose from. You might have a credit toward 2013 Membership.
Look in the mail this month for sign-up and renewal information or contact our office for more information.
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| Two servings per week of an oily fish such as mackerel or sardines seemed beneficial, study found |
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Eating fish, particularly oily fish, a couple of times a week may help protect you against stroke, but fish oil supplements don't have the same effect, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed the result... » Read the full article |
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| Researchers found that those who were vaccinated had fewer heart attacks, strokes |
SUNDAY, Oct. 28 Getting a flu shot may help people stay healthy in more than the obvious way, new research suggests.
"The shot doesn't just protect you against flu, it protects you from heart attacks," said Dr. Jacob Ud... » Read the full article |
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| Exercising, not smoking, moderate drinking, eating fruits and vegetables may help thwart chronic disease |
THURSDAY, Oct. 25 Healthy lifestyle habits in midlife improve the chances that you'll remain healthy as you get older, according to a new study.
Researchers followed 5,100 healthy British men and women, aged 42 to 63, for 16 years. During that tim... » Read the full article |
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| More people with narrowed aortic valve are now eligible |
MONDAY, Oct. 22 U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve has been expanded to include additional people with aortic valve stenosis, the medical term for a narrowing of the aortic valve that prevents the valve from ... » Read the full article |
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| Following prevention guidelines might have added benefit for men, study suggests |
MONDAY, Oct. 22 Men with metabolic syndrome -- a group
of symptoms linked to heart disease and diabetes risk -- may also face a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer if diagnosed with the disease, according to a large new st... » Read the full article |
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| They can be different than in men
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Every 90 seconds, a woman in the United States has a heart attack, according to the womenshealth.gov website. Sadly, many women don't recognize these typical symptoms:
Having chest pain or discomfort.
Feeling a strange sense of up... » Read the full article |
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| 20 minutes of exercise, 20 percent calorie cut would maintain weight loss, computer model predicts |
FRIDAY, Oct. 19 A combination of exercise and healthy eating is better than dieting alone in reducing body fat and preserving muscle in adults, according to researchers who analyzed data from 11 participants on the reality TV show "The Biggest Loser."
... » Read the full article |
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| Experts suggest women use menopause as motivation to take charge of their health |
THURSDAY, Oct. 18 Menopause does not cause weight gain, but it does increase belly fat, according to a new study.
"It is a myth that the menopause causes a woman to gain weight. It's really just a consequence of environmental factors and aging tha... » Read the full article |
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| Junk Food Hurts Your Arteries, But Healthy Meal Might Help |
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Veggie and salmon fare encourages blood flow, but sausage, egg and cheese meal restricts it, study finds |
| 7 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies Best for Happiness, Study Finds |
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'Strive for 5' might need an update |
| Health Tip: All Fats Aren't Bad |
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Some are beneficial in limited amounts |
| New MRI Might Help Spot Heart Disease Early: Study |
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Technique uses multiple images to improve chances of diagnosing coronary artery disease |
| Blood Test May Spot Serious Health Risks in Women |
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New biomarker reveals odds of heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer, study says |
| New Research Suggests HRT May Lower Heart Risks |
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Timing of hormone therapy seems to be key, with younger women seeing benefit |
| Short-Term, Early HRT May Cut Women's Alzheimer's Risk |
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But U.S. experts do not recommend the therapy for disease prevention |
| Panel Rules Against HRT for Preventing Chronic Disease |
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Updated recommendations don't address relief of menopausal symptoms |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy: Safe or Not? |
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Most recent research suggests short-term use OK for younger menopausal women, but not for older women |
| 'Mouth Feel' Makes Wine Go Well With Meat, Study Finds |
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Research suggests that 'balancing' opposite tastes makes food more palatable |
| Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Drop in Heart Risk Factors |
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Procedure cut blood pressure, other causes of stroke, heart attack, study says |
| Surgery May Spur Rise in Heart Deaths After Cancer Diagnosis: Study |
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Suggests that stress may not be the culprit behind the phenomenon |
| More Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under Control: Survey |
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Improvement in past decade attributed to more treatment with drug combinations |
| Post-Flight Fainting May Signal Dangerous Blood Clot |
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Long-distance flights can increase people's risk for pulmonary embolism, researchers say |
| Study: No Long-Term Heart Risks From Breast Radiation |
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Findings based on 50 cancer survivors who were followed for 25 years |
| Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations |
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Significant cuts seen in heart attacks, strokes, asthma |
| Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches May Slow Down Blood Flow |
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Blood vessels acted differently after downing of two high-fat servings |
| Beans a Boon for People With Diabetes |
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Eating more legumes, such as beans, lentils and chickpeas, can lower blood sugar, blood pressure |
| 10-Minute 'Tension Tamer' at Bedtime May Help You Sleep |
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Nightly routine uses positive mental imagery, slow deep breathing |
| Smoking, Diabetes: Risk Factors for Poor Circulation |
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High blood pressure, high cholesterol are other danger signs for peripheral artery disease in men |
| Doctors Warn About High Levels of Caffeine in Some Energy Drinks |
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Concerns follow reports that Monster beverages may have been linked to five deaths in recent years |
| Supplement of Red Wine Ingredient Won't Help Healthy Women |
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Resveratrol taken as a pill offered no benefits for those without health issues |
| Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Can Fight Weight Gain |
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Sprint-interval training burns up to 200 extra calories daily, researchers say |
| Daily Aspirin May Bolster Aging Brain |
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Women with heart disease who took low-dose aspirin scored better on mental tests than non-users |
| Walking for Heart Health? Speed It Up, Study Suggests |
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Fast walking, jogging reduced disease warning signs, but daily stroll did not |
| Can Tomatoes Lower Stroke Risk? |
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Study found lycopene, the antioxidant found in tomatoes, seemed to guard against brain attack |
| U.S. Stroke Patients Are Getting Younger |
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Study found rise in rates among adults aged 20 to 54 |
| As Armstrong Case Unfolds, Experts Describe Doping's Harms |
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Heart disease is among possible health consequences of substances including anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. |
| Group Programs for Weight Loss May Work Best |
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Study found those who go to meetings shed more pounds, whether health pro or peer in charge |
| State Regulations Tied to Drop in Common Heart Procedure |
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Critics worry that the push for good outcomes may reduce access to care for sickest patients |
| Health Tip: At Risk for High Cholesterol? |
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Risk factors include obesity |
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