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| Another Win for the Mediterranean-Style Diet |
| Firefighters who followed it most closely saw less weight gain, lower risk of heart trouble |
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2014 Yet another study finds that eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts, vegetables and fruits is good for your heart, your weight and your overall health.
Researchers followed nearly 8... » Read the full article |
| Testosterone Therapy Might Increase Heart Attack Risk: Study |
| Researchers say risk doubles after treatment starts for men under 65 with heart problems and all men over 65 |
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2014 Testosterone therapy -- widely advertised as a way to help men improve a low sex drive and reclaim diminished energy -- might raise the risk of heart attack, according to new research.
The in... » Read the full article |
| No Proof That 'Blood-Type' Diets Work: Study |
| Matching food choices to your blood type won't make you healthier, research suggests |
MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2014 The so-called "blood-type diet" may be trendy, but there's no scientific evidence to support it, a new study says.
The popular diet is based on the theory that a perso... » Read the full article |
| Too Much Sitting May Be Harmful for Older Women |
| 12-year study of 93,000 women found higher risk of early death for least active |
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 Older women who spend too much time sitting are more likely to die at an earlier age than highly active women, a large, long-term study says.
Researchers analyzed data from 93,000 postmenopausal ... » Read the full article |
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| Fitness in Teen Years May Guard Against Heart Trouble Later |
| Dr Urman quoted on study that found link between aerobic fitness at 18 and lowered heart attack risk in middle age |
| Exercise to Age Well, Whatever Your Age |
| Study suggests becoming physically active in middle age, even if someone has been sedentary for years, substantially reduces likelihood that he or she will become seriously ill or physically disabled in retirement (NY Times) |
| Naproxen May Be Safer For The Heart Than Rival Painkillers |
| An FDA review of popular painkillers found naproxen, such as the over-the-counter brand Aleve, may carry a lower cardiac risk than rival anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs. (Wall Street Journal) |
| Patients Honor Dr. Mark Urman as Most Compassionate Doctor |
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| A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished to the Sidelines |
| For most people with an irregular heartbeat, it's OK to stay active, doctors say |
| New Alternatives to Coumadin for Those with Atrial Fibrillation |
| Coumadin (warfarin), which has been the most commonly prescribed oral blood thinning agent for years to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, now has some competition. |
| Living a Full Life, Irregular Heartbeat and All |
| Maryland man still exercises an hour a day |
| Research Reveals Secret Behind a Steady Heartbeat |
| Six proteins work together to maintain healthy heart function, study authors find |
| Learn More About Arrhythmias |
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| How to Wreck Your Heart |
| Dr. Urman quoted in WebMD article about how unhealthy habits can put your heart at risk |
| What’s in Your Fish Oil Supplements? (NY Times) |
| Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements to promote heart and vascular health. But a new analysis suggests that some consumers may not always get what they are paying for |
| Fish oil supplements rated for quality (USA Today) |
| Increasing omega-3 fatty acid consumption through foods is preferred. For those who do take fish oil supplements, which are the best? |
| Sex as Exercise: What are the Benefits? (NY Times) |
| Research shows that sex can be considered, at times, a significant exercise |
| Sunlight Might Be Good for Your Blood Pressure: Study |
| Researchers figure out why, suggest not getting enough might raise risk for heart disease |
| High Blood Pressure May Be Worse for Women |
| Study found differences in factors that cause condition |
| What is Hypertension? |
| Find out more about why high blood pressure is harmful |
| Heart-Valve Problem May Have a New Cure |
| A new front on solving heart-valve problems. Techniques to fix the damage without an invasive operation (Wall Street Journal) |
| Learn More About Mitral Regurgitation |
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| Mediterranean Diet Alone May Lower Diabetes Risk |
| Key ingredient of study: use of extra-virgin olive oil, not calorie counting or exercise |
| Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Clogged Leg Arteries |
| Study of older adults found reduced odds of peripheral artery disease when compared to low-fat diet |
| Dissolving 'Scaffolds' Could Help Treat Leg Artery Disease |
| But more research is needed before they can replace stents |
| FDA Will Review Safety of Testosterone Therapy |
| FDA Evaluating Studies That Raise Safety Questions About Testosterone Therapy |
| Learn More About Aortic Anuerysms |
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| Survey: Doctors mixed on electronic medical records |
| The federal government's push to get doctors to use electronic health records rather than paper is not getting universal approval from physicians. |
| Implanted Devices Might Someday Run on Energy From Nearby Organs |
| Animal study finds way to harness power from internal motions |
| Surgical 'Glue' May Help Repair Sick Children's Hearts |
| New adhesive can patch holes in cardiac tissue and 'stick' even under high pressures, developers say |
| Stressed by Work-Life Balance? Just Exercise |
| Workouts, or even spurts of activity, can keep stress levels down and confidence up, survey results show |
| Health Tip: Walk to Your Favorite Restaurant |
| Add exercise to your menu |
| Do Diet Drinks Make You Eat More? |
| Study finds link between greater calorie consumption and low-calorie beverages in overweight adults |
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