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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
e-Newsletter
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Top Rated Cardiologists
Patients and professional colleagues alike have recognized Dr. Mark Urman and Dr. Jeffrey Caren as being sensitive and caring physicians as well as having exceptional clinical judgment and awareness of the current thought in clinical cardiology.
Drs. Caren and Urman are proud to be Attending Cardiologists in the
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute - recognized as a
Top 10 Heart Program in the nation
for 2013 - 2014, 2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016 by U.S. News & Word Report
A reflection of the leading edge cardiac services we offer and the results we obtain for our patients, their families and the community
# 1 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program in Los Angeles
# 1 Heart Program in California
# 1 Heart Program in The Western US.
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Health News
| A Daily Cup of Tea May Soothe Your Heart |
| Regular drinkers had fewer heart attacks, less calcium buildup in their arteries, study finds |
TUESDAY, March 1, 2016 Drinking as little as a cup of tea daily may be good for your heart health, new research suggests.
The study found that people who drank a cup of tea each day were 35 percent less likely to hav... » Read the full article |
| Seven Steps Toward a Healthier Heart |
| Eating better, exercising and managing cholesterol can help reduce your risks |
FRIDAY, Feb. 19, 2016 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce that risk, a heart expert says.
The American Heart Association calls its prevention tips "Life's Si... » Read the full article |
| Health Tip: Protect Your Heart |
| Here's what you can do |
Your lifestyle plays a key role in determining your heart health. And it's never too early or too late to begin protecting your heart.
The American Heart Association suggests:
Adopt a healthy eating ... » Read the full article |
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| Healthier Arteries May Lower Dementia Risk in Old Age |
| Preventing calcium buildup might thwart mental decline in your 80s and beyond, study finds |
| A Rare Bit of Good News About Dementia |
| Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute cardiologist Dr. Mark Urman quoted about a study in the New England Journal of Medicine that offers a glimmer of hope. Vascular dementia is on the decline as prevention for keeping a healthy heart might also keep our brains healthy (MarketWatch) |
| Smartphone Blood-Pressure App Often Wrong, Study Finds |
| Measurements were off 4 out of 5 times when popular mobile application was tested |
| Heart Irregularities May Be Linked to Pregnancy Complication |
| Study might help identify which women could develop high blood pressure while expecting |
| Certain Jobs Hazardous to Your Heart Health, Study Finds |
| Office workers, truckers and police seem to face challenges eating well, staying fit |
| Physically Demanding Job, High Blood Pressure a Bad Mix for Women |
| Nurse study suggests it may triple heart disease risk |
| Health Tip: Getting More Active at Home |
| Suggestions to avoid being a couch potato |
| Poor Leg Circulation Hits Women With Kidney Disease Earlier Than Men |
| Researchers suspect their smaller veins might clog faster |
| Flu Shot May Guard Against Irregular Heart Rate: Study |
| Vaccination was associated with fewer cases of atrial fibrillation, but more research is needed, authors say |
| Asthma May Raise Risk for Abdominal Aneurysm |
| Airway disease also linked to greater rupture risk in body's main artery, study suggests |
| Learn More about Aortic Aneurysms |
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| How to Keep Your New Year's Exercise Mojo All Year Long |
| Set realistic goals, be consistent and understand you're in it for the long haul, expert says |
| Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Second Stroke: Study |
| Actos reduced risk by 24 percent in people with insulin resistance, research showed |
| Stroke Risk May Be Greater for Certain Migraine Sufferers: Studies |
| Patients having visual disturbances or taking estrogen face increased odds, researchers suggest |
| Sufficient Sleep, Exercise May Help Keep Stroke at Bay |
| Between 7 and 8 hours of shut-eye each night seems to be best, research suggests |
| Untreated High Blood Pressure Greatly Raises Risk of 'Bleeding' Stroke |
| Threat is even greater for minority patients, study found |
| Lower Fruit, Vegetable Prices Might Save Lives |
| Studies found that also raising taxes on sugary drinks may prevent even more deaths |
| Parents, Take Heed: Your Kids Copy Your Heart Health Habits |
| Study found that when a caregiver was obese or had a heart risk factor, children often followed suit |
| College-Age Binge Drinkers May Face Higher Blood Pressure |
| Study found continued boozing was linked to elevated readings at age 24 |
| Reliable Weight-Loss Programs May Be Hard to Find: Study |
| Most sampled from one geographic area didn't meet 5 key standards, researchers say |
| Small Weight Loss Yields Large Rewards, Study Finds |
| 5 percent reduction benefited health of obese adults |
| NBA Players Putting Their Hearts Into Medical Research |
| Findings on differences in structure, function may offer clues to high rates of cardiac arrest among these elite athletes |
| Eat To Your Heart's Content |
| Common sense guidance to heart healthy diets |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Learn more about top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| A Test To Help Determine Your Risk of Heart Attack |
| 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? |
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