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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| Are Your Heart Symptoms All in Your Head? |
| For 1 in 5 patients with chest pain, there's no evident physical cause, study says |
MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2014 Nearly three-quarters of people whose hearts are found to be healthy after being checked for coronary artery disease continue to have persistent symptoms such as chest pain, a ne... » Read the full article |
| Women Often Ignore Signs of Heart Trouble |
| Study finds they're more likely than men to delay seeking medical help |
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 When it comes to heart disease, a new study finds women are more likely than men to delay care when they have symptoms that spell trouble.
"The main danger is that ... » Read the full article |
| Binge Drinking May Boost Blood Pressure in Young Men |
| Study didn't find same effect in young women or teens of either sex |
TUESDAY, Oct. 21, 2014 Binge drinking among young adult men may lead to increased blood pressure, according to a new study.
But binge drinking didn't cause a similar rise in blood pressure for young adult women or for... » Read the full article |
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| Sitting Around in Middle Age Doesn't Bode Well for Old Age |
| Study cites need to reduce sedentary time |
| Health Tip: Seniors Shouldn't See Exercise as a Chore |
| Fun ways to get active |
| Fitness-Tracking Devices May Help People Increase Physical Activity |
| High tech or low, fitness trackers make you more aware of your steps, daily activity (Washington Post) |
| Health Tip: Enjoy the Fruits (and Veggies) of Autumn |
| Suggestions for nutritious fall produce |
| Health Tip: Don't Waste Fruits and Veggies |
| Suggestions when cooking for one |
| Hormone Therapy May Up Heart-Related Deaths in Some Prostate Cancer Patients |
| But the overall risk is small, researchers say |
| Viagra Performs Not Only in Bed, But in the Heart |
| The "little blue pill" might prevent heart failure (NBC News) |
| Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Cut Women's Stroke Risk |
| Following 5 healthy habits halved chances of most common kind of brain attack, study suggests |
| Stroke Prevention Guidelines Emphasize Healthy Lifestyle |
| Eat lots of fruits and veggies, get exercise, limit salt and don't smoke, experts say |
| Depression After Heart Attack May Be More Common for Women |
| Researcher believes issue has been 'largely unnoticed' |
| Study: “Dispositional Mindfulness” Linked To Heart Health |
| People who are self-aware and have something referred to as “dispositional mindfulness” score higher on healthy heart indicators and have “greater prevalence of good cardiovascular health” than those without the mindfulness quality (Time) |
| Psoriasis Tied to Raised Risk of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure |
| Researchers suspect inflammation is the common denominator |
| This Kind of Tea Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally |
| Tea may help reduce blood pressure (Time) |
| Health Tip: Change Your Diet to Help Lower Blood Pressure |
| Munch on lots of fruit and veggies |
| FDA: Supplements, Meds Can Be Dangerous Mix |
| Combination can alter drug absorption, agency warns |
| Concerns Raised Over Stimulant In Workout Supplements |
| Scientists warn about stimulant in workout supplements that can increase the risk of heart attack (USA Today) |
| Frequent Dining Out Might Widen Your Waistline, Study Finds |
| People who ate out a lot also had worse cholesterol levels than those who dined at home |
| No Difference in Survival for Different Heart Valves |
| Younger patients needing an aortic valve replacement may now be more eligible to receive bioprosthetic (tissue) valves (Forbes) |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If You Are At Risk for a Heart Attack? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth, a non-invasive test that can tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. |
| Heart Device Gets FDA Panel’s Recommendation By Narrow Vote |
| FDA Panel recommends Boston Scientific’s Watchman heart device. However, tight vote reflects concern that device doesn’t neasure up to blood thinning drug therapy to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (Wall Street Journal) |
| Mid-Stage Trial Of Cholesterol Medicine Generates Positive Results |
| Esperion investigational drug succeeds in lowering LDL cholesterol - study (Reuters) |
| Health Tip: Troubled by High Triglycerides? |
| Risk factors include extra weight |
| Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease Who Quit Smoking Live Longer |
| People with clogged arteries in their legs can extend their lives - and save their limbs - if they quit smoking cigarettes, new research shows (Reuters) |
| Study Compares 2 Common Weight-Loss Surgeries |
| Gastric banding, bypass each have their pluses and minuses, researchers say |
| Study: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors May Prevent 80 Percent of Heart Attacks |
| Men who follow 5 guidelines dramatically cut their risk, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Ward Off Stress |
| Focus on what you can control |
| Health Tip: Getting More Whole Grains |
| Include one in your breakfast menu |
| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
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