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Hello, here is your April 2018 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Our monthly newsletter is intended to raise awareness of heart health-related issues and to encourage our readers to be educated and to take charge of their health and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. One of a doctor’s primary obligations is to educate patients. In fact the origin of the word ‘doctor’ is (via Old French) from the Latin doctor which means ‘teacher’ (from docere ‘teach’).
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| Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage |
| Young women with elevated blood pressure before pregnancy appear to have a greater risk of miscarriage, even if they haven't been diagnosed with full-blown high blood pressure |
| AHA: Smart Ways to Get a Workout at Work |
| There's a strong link between a sedentary lifestyle and the risk of death which is why physical activity is so important |
| All That Overtime Could Be Killing You |
| Working 61 to 70 hours a week increased the risk of coronary heart disease by 42 percent, and working 71 to 80 hours increased it by 63 percent |
| Immigrants Have Healthier Hearts Than Native-Born Americans |
| People who immigrate to the United States tend to suffer less heart disease and stroke than those who are born in America |
| Smartwatch App Might Help Detect A-Fib |
| Smartwatches already can help you track your heart rate. Someday they may also help detect a serious heart rhythm irregularity known as atrial fibrillation |
| Most With Very High Cholesterol Missing Out on Right Meds |
| Less than 40 percent of American adults with extremely high cholesterol levels get the medications they should |
| Testicular Cancer Survivors May Face Heart Trouble Later |
| Testicular cancer survivors whose treatment included chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both, have an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease |
| Cutting Chemo Heart Risks for Breast Cancer Patients |
| Two classes of blood pressure drugs show promise in preventing heart complications caused by chemotherapy for breast cancer |
| Could Coffee Perk Up Your Heart Health? |
| Habitual consumption of more than three cups a day of coffee decreased odds of coronary calcification for people who've never smoked |
| Barbershop Pharmacists: A Good Rx for High Blood Pressure |
| Study led by cardiologist at Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai |
| Blood Pressure Check? There May Soon Be an App for That |
| Someday soon, a simple touch of a finger to a smartphone case might be enough to provide instant, accurate blood pressure readings |
| Well-Done Meat May Not Be Good for Your Blood Pressure |
| People who like their steak well-done instead of rare might face a slightly increased risk of high blood pressure |
| Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest |
| Why you should know the difference. See what happens in a heart attack vs. cardiac arrest (Cleveland Clinic) |
| Does Your Height Play a Role in Heart Risks? |
| Your height may play a role in your risk of heart disease and stroke |
| Health Tip: Waist Size May Help Predict Heart Attack |
| Your waist size, especially if you're a woman, might predict your risk of a heart attack |
| Can You Be Obese But Heart-Healthy? Study Says No |
| Obesity increases the risk for heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure, and the risk increases the more fat one carries around the waist |
| As Years Spent Obese Rise, So Do Heart Dangers |
| The longer people are obese, the greater their chances of developing heart disease |
| Sugary Sodas Linked Again to Increased Heart Risks |
| Would that ice cold soda be as tempting if you knew that it might shorten your life? |
| Exercise an Antidote for Aging |
| If you want to counter the physical costs of getting old, regular exercise might be your best option |
| Cardiac Defects in Baby Tied to Later Heart Trouble in Moms |
| Women who have a baby with a congenital heart defect may face a heightened risk of heart disease years later |
| Regeneron and Sanofi Plan to Cut Cholesterol Drug Price in Exchange for Wider Coverage |
| They seek to offer rebates and discounts for Praluent and want insurers to ease restrictions on some patients (Wall Street Journal) |
| Forecasts of Genetic Fate Getting More Accurate |
| DNA-based scores are getting better at predicting intelligence, risks for common diseases, including for heart disease (MIT Technology Review) |
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