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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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# 1 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program in Los Angeles
# 1 Heart Program in California
# 1 Heart Program in The Western US.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center once again is one of the Top 20 Hospitals in the nation
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Health News
| Keys to Heart Disease Care: Communication and Trust |
| These factors linked to patients' greater use of cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering drugs |
MONDAY, April 3, 2017 People with heart disease may fare better when they feel they can trust and talk to their doctor, two new studies suggest.
In one study, researchers found that heart patients who thought their doct... » Read the full article |
| Sleepless Nights, Unhealthy Hearts? |
| Chronic wakefulness might leave its mark on cardiovascular system, study suggests |
FRIDAY, March 31, 2017 More worrisome news for people who toss and turn all night: Insomnia appears to be linked to a heightened risk for heart attack or stroke, a research review from China suggests.
"We found that di... » Read the full article |
| Healthy Gums Tied to Longer Lives for Women |
| Study found link between periodontal disease and shorter lifespan, but cause-and-effect wasn't proven |
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2017 Here's another reason to get flossing: New research suggests that gum disease is linked with earlier death in older women.
"Older women may be at higher risk for death because of their periodon... » Read the full article |
| Daily Glass of Beer, Wine Might Do a Heart Good |
| But drinking more may be bad news for your cardiovascular system, researchers say |
THURSDAY, March 23, 2017 Having a drink each day may help protect a person's heart against disease, a large-scale study suggests.
But don't bend that elbow too often: drinking to excess can increase your risk fo... » Read the full article |
| Remote Amazon Tribe May Have Healthiest Hearts on Earth |
| Days spent hunting, farming and eating unprocessed foods keeps their arteries clear, researcher says |
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 A primitive Amazonian tribe appears to have the best heart health in the world, living a simple existence that inadvertently provides them extraordinary protection against heart disease, researchers report... » Read the full article |
| Impotence Meds Might Give Men's Hearts a Boost, Too |
| But evidence isn't strong enough to routinely recommend Viagra or Cialis after heart attack, experts say |
THURSDAY, March 9, 2017 Men taking Viagra, Levitra or Cialis to revitalize their sex life might experience a valuable side benefit: enhanced heart health, researchers say.
Those erectile dysfunction drugs, called PDE5 i... » Read the full article |
| Pot Use Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke, Heart Failure |
| Study couldn't prove cause and effect, but experts say it's another risk factor to heed |
THURSDAY, March 9, 2017 New research analyzing millions of U.S. medical records suggests that marijuana use raises an adult's risk of stroke and heart failure.
The study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, but the research... » Read the full article |
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| New Cholesterol Drugs May Beat Statins, But Price Tag Is High |
| Repatha, inclisiran lowered cholesterol levels even further, but first costs about $14,000 a year to take |
| Cholesterol's Impact on Heart Attack Risk May Change With Age |
| Study found younger patients had low levels of HDL 'good' cholesterol |
| What You Need to Know About Cholesterol |
| Heart expert explains the difference between good and bad types |
| High-Dose Vitamin D Failed to Curb Heart Disease in Study |
| Monthly supplementation fell short, but experts aren't ruling out other approaches |
| Can Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Lower Cancer Death Risk? |
| Large U.S. study points to the drug's potential tumor-fighting abilities |
| Failed Fertility Treatments, Poorer Heart Health Later? |
| Study found small link, but researchers not sure if treatments or underlying health problems to blame |
| High Thyroid Hormone Levels Tied to Stiffer Arteries |
| High Thyroid Hormone Levels Tied to Stiffer Arteries |
| Heart Devices 101: Guide to the Tools That Keep You Ticking |
| FDA offers glossary of terms to help you understand your doctor's advice (pacemakers, defibrillators, catheters, etc) |
| Health Tip: Understanding Angina |
| Factors that can trigger chest pain |
| When Heart Stops Beating, Survival Better at Specialized Heart Centers |
| With cardiac arrest, they're more likely to perform procedures to clear blood vessels, study finds |
| Fish Oil Pills May Help After Heart Attack, Specialists Say |
| But review does not find it can help prevent heart problems |
| Health Tip: Resuming Activities After a Heart Attack |
| When is the right time? Going to a cardiac rehab program can be very helpful |
| Exercise a Great Prescription to Help Older Hearts |
| Not enough doctors recommend cardiac rehab, American Heart Association says |
| Exercise: The Cellular 'Fountain of Youth' |
| Intense interval training seems to boost older cells, even reversing some of aging's effects, study finds |
| Taking Statins May Boost Heart Surgery Outcomes |
| Using cholesterol-lowering medications up to and on operation day linked to better survival rates in study |
| Many With Irregular Heartbeat Not on Meds They Need: Study |
| More than 80 percent of patients who suffered a stroke and had atrial fibrillation weren't getting adequate anti-clotting therapy |
| Race Plays Role in Heart, Diabetes Risk, Even at Normal Weight |
| For example, study found higher risk in Hispanics and people of South Asian descent who weren't overweight |
| Health Tip: Managing Metabolic Syndrome |
| Ways to help ward off complications |
| Bad Diets Tied to 400,000 U.S. Deaths in 2015 |
| Adding healthy foods such as nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grains might help prevent premature demise |
| 'Yo-Yo' Dieting Does No Favors for Your Heart |
| Dramatic shifts in weight stress the body and other health problems are often involved, researchers explain |
| Could Fruits and Veggies Save Hearts Worldwide? |
| New analysis finds low consumption linked to more lost years of healthy life |
| Dining Out Can Challenge Keeping to a Diet |
| Nutrition experts advise planning ahead to stay on track |
| 'Eat to Your Heart's Content' |
| Learn more about the best heart-healthy dietary options |
| The Saltiest Foods May Surprise You |
| The Saltiest Foods May Surprise You |
| Genes Plus Erratic Sleep May Raise Odds for Obesity |
| How much shuteye you get could tip the scale if you're predisposed to gain weight, researchers say |
| As Weight Goes Up, So Does Death Risk |
| Heart disease, cancer, other illnesses start to take a toll, study says |
| Heart Disease Kicks in Earlier for Obese People |
| Study found that weight did not affect life span as much as quality of life |
| Is Your TV Making You Fat? |
| People who eat home-cooked meals and don't watch TV while eating less likely to be obese, study finds |
| Health Tip: Fruit and Veggies May Help Shed Pounds |
| They'll help you cut back on calories |
| Leg Pain When Walking: Talk to Your Doctor |
| Leg Pain When Walking: Talk to Your Doctor |
| Depression May Hasten Death in Years After Heart Diagnosis |
| Mental health screening recommended over the long term, study suggests |
| Dizzy Spells in Middle-Age Tied to Dementia Risk Later |
| Rapid drops in blood pressure that cause light-headedness may do serious damage, study suggests |
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