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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| More Evidence That Hormone Therapy Might Not Help Women's Hearts |
| Review also found raised risk of stroke for some, although timing of use may be a key factor |
TUESDAY, March 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- There's yet another study looking at the potential dangers of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms, and this one supports the notion that the treatment may not help women's hearts.
... » Read the full article |
| More Whole Grains May Boost Life Span |
| But study found you'll need to eat a lot to gain most benefit |
TUESDAY, March 24, 2015 In more good news for those who fill up on bran cereal and quinoa, a new study suggests that older people who eat a lot of whole grains may live longer than those who hardly ever eat them.
Even... » Read the full article |
| Exercise Might Help His Sex Life |
| Men who get the most physical activity report more erections, orgasms, study says |
MONDAY, March 23, 2015 Up and at 'em, guys. Exercise might boost your sex life, a new study suggests.
Nearly 300 men provided information about their physical activity levels and their ability to have erections and or... » Read the full article |
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| FDA Expands Approval for 'Valve in Valve' Aortic Replacement |
| Now includes people at risk for open-heart surgery complications |
| Outcomes Vary With Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Replacement |
| Transcatheter procedure was designed for patients too frail for open heart surgery |
| Some Older Heart Patients Might Benefit From Aggressive Treatments |
| Those who suffered milder type of heart attack or unstable chest pain did worse if only given medication |
| Good Heart Health May Help Stave Off Dementia, Study Says |
| Poorer cardiac function linked to doubled odds for mental decline |
| Healthy Lifestyle May Guard Against Dementia |
| Study found seniors who were advised on better eating, exercise scored higher on mental tests |
| Could a Diet Help Shield You From Alzheimer's? |
| Scientists say the MIND eating plan significantly reduces risk of the brain disorder |
| Study Gauges Value of CT Scans for Heart Patients |
| CT may slightly outperform 'functional' tests because it helps rule out unnecessary procedures, researchers say |
| CT Scans Might Spot Heart Risks More Clearly in Patients With Chest Pain |
| Study found they changed treatments, lowered chances of later heart attack more than standard care |
| Diet Sodas Linked to Widening Waistlines in Seniors: Study |
| But it's not clear whether the noncaloric drinks are a direct cause, experts say |
| Health Tip: Benefits From Proper Diet and Exercise |
| Positives include better stress management |
| Health Tip: Build a Fitness Support System |
| Get family and friends to keep you motivated |
| Salt May Be Bad for More Than Your Blood Pressure |
| Study found damage to organs and tissues, even with no sign of hypertension |
| Health Tip: Boost the Flavor of Your Food |
| Without salt or fat |
| Health Tip: Confused About Comfort Foods? |
| You may not have to give up your faves to lose weight |
| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
| Learn More About a Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet |
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| Health Tip: Monitoring Your Weight |
| Weigh yourself often |
| Health Tip: Evaluating a Weight-Loss Program |
| Ask these questions to be sure it's safe |
| Folic Acid May Help Ward Off Stroke in People With High Blood Pressure |
| Chinese study found significantly lower rates in those who got an extra supply of the nutrient |
| Vitamin D Won't Help Fight High Blood Pressure, Researchers Say |
| Review of data from dozens of prior studies finds no benefit |
| Smokers Fare Worse After Heart Procedures, Study Finds |
| They had much higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death than nonsmokers or those who quit |
| Secondhand Smoke May Put Kids at Risk for Heart Disease as Adults |
| Children of smokers nearly twice as likely to have plaque buildup in carotid arteries years later, study says |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If You Are At Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth, a non-invasive test that can tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. |
| FDA Warns of Cardiac Effect When Heart Drug Mixed With Hepatitis C Meds |
| Adding Harvoni or Sovaldi to amiodarone could cause dangerous slowing of heart rate, agency says |
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