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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| Endometriosis Linked to Heart Disease in Study |
| Gynecological condition may boost heart risk 60 percent; even more in young women, research suggests |
TUESDAY, March 29, 2016 Women who have endometriosis, the abnormal growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus, may face a 60 percent higher risk of developing heart disease than women without the disorder, a new study suggests. ... » Read the full article |
| Brain Scans Give Clues to Stress-Heart Attack Link |
| Fear appears to increase inflammation in the arteries, researchers say |
THURSDAY, March 24, 2016 A new brain study might help explain why a high level of stress is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Increased activity in the amygdala -- the fear center of the brain -- appe... » Read the full article |
| Heart Attacks Striking Younger, Fatter Americans: Study |
| Doctors, patients need to work together to prevent cardiac disease, experts say |
THURSDAY, March 24, 2016 Heart attack victims in the United States are becoming younger and fatter, a new study reveals.
The average age of people suffering the deadliest heart attacks fell from 64 years old to 60 years ol... » Read the full article |
| Women May Not Be Aware of Heart Disease Risks |
| Only 16 percent have been told by their doctor they have at least one sign of trouble |
WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2016 Many American women have heart disease risk factors, but few are properly informed of their risk by doctors, a new study finds.
Researchers conducted an online survey of 1,000 women nationwide and... » Read the full article |
| Women, Men Share Similar Symptoms of Heart Disease |
| But study also found that risk factors more common to women may be missed in standard assessments |
WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2016 Tests used to confirm heart disease will probably pick up the same symptoms in women and men, a new study finds.
The two most prominent symptoms -- chest pain (angina) and shortness of breath -- a... » Read the full article |
| Tai Chi Could Be a Healthy Move for Your Heart |
| Traditional Chinese exercises might reduce depression, improve quality of life for heart patients |
WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2016 Tai chi and other traditional Chinese exercises may benefit people with heart disease, researchers report.
The new review of 35 studies included more than 2,200 people in 10 countries. The investig... » Read the full article |
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| Skipping Meds Greatly Ups Heart Patients' Risk of Stroke |
| Fatal strokes seven times more likely if drugs to control blood pressure, cholesterol aren't taken as prescribed |
| Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise Against Heart Failure |
| Inserting new DNA into cardiac cells may help strengthen the heart |
| Beans, Chickpeas May Help With Weight Loss: Study |
| 'Pulses' like these may help dieters feel fuller and reduce food cravings |
| Genetic High-Cholesterol Condition More Common Than Thought |
| Researchers say finding shows early treatment is important to avert heart attack |
| Stress Management Training May Help Cardiac Rehab Patients |
| When added to recovery regimen, fewer patients had heart attacks, strokes or died |
| Many With Irregular Heartbeat Missing Out on Stroke-Preventing Treatments |
| Less than half at highest risk take recommended blood-thinning medication |
| Gaps in Care Can Harm Patients After Heart Attack |
| Waiting too long for first medical apppointment after hospital discharge can have consequences, study finds |
| MS Patients May Be Prone to Other Chronic Illnesses |
| High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and depression among common co-existing conditions |
| Health Tip: Coping With Low Blood Pressure |
| What to do if you have symptoms |
| “Retro Report” Looks At History Of Artificial Hearts |
| Artificial Hearts Ticking Along Decades After Jarvik-7 Debate (NY Times) |
| Depression Tied to Worse Outcomes for Heart Patients |
| Heart attack, early death more common in depressed patients, study suggests |
| Study Finds No Heart Risk From SSRI Antidepressants |
| Prozac actually appeared to protect against heart attack |
| PTSD May Stiffen Veterans' Arteries, Boosting Heart Risks |
| Reducing stress may help blood vessels function normally, expert says |
| Biking or Walking to Work Helps Keep You Fit |
| Middle-aged folks who had an 'active' commute weighed less than their driving peers |
| A Healthy Heart May Protect an Aging Brain |
| Study found seniors who met more heart-healthy goals showed less decline in thinking skills |
| Want to Keep an Aging Brain Sharp? Try the Stairs |
| Fitness is key, researchers say, and education can also help. Maintaining a healthy heart can help keep the brain healthy. |
| Exercise May Keep Your Brain 10 Years Younger, Study Suggests |
| Physically active seniors stayed mentally sharper than their sedentary peers. More evidence that what is good for the heart, is good for the brain. |
| A Rare Bit of Good News About Dementia (MarketWatch) |
| 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 |
| Half of Americans' Calories Come From 'Ultra-Processed' Foods |
| They contain most of the added sugar in the U.S. diet |
| Eat To Your Heart's Content |
| Common sense guidance to heart healthy diets |
| Training on Cardiac Arrest Saves Lives |
| Quick action by family members, general public improved survival and recovery, study says |
| Obese Women on Birth Control Pills May Face Higher Risk of Rare Stroke |
| But, overall risk is still low |
| 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? |
| Daytime Sleepiness, Long Naps Linked to Heart Risks: Study |
| People who nap more than 1 hour a day also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes |
| Still Tired After Getting Your Zzz's? You Might Have Sleep Apnea |
| What you need to know about a breathing problem that can disrupt your sleep |
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