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Hello, here is your May 2015 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
e-Newsletter
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Health News
| New Drug Class Slashes 'Bad' Cholesterol, Review Finds |
| If approved, medications could be used by people who don't respond to statins |
MONDAY, April 27, 2015 A new class of cholesterol drug could sharply cut "bad" LDL cholesterol in people who don't fare well on commonly used cholesterol-lowering medications called statins, a new research review confirms.
... » Read the full article |
| Corlanor Approved for Chronic Heart Failure |
| When heart can't pump enough blood |
THURSDAY, April 16, 2015 Corlanor (ivabradine) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic heart failure, the agency said in a news release.
The drug is sanctioned to prevent hospitaliz... » Read the full article |
| A Grateful Heart May Be a Healthy Heart |
| Keeping a gratitude journal seems to reduce cardiac risk factors, study finds |
MONDAY, April 13, 2015 Being thankful for the good things in life may benefit heart failure patients, a new study suggests.
The research included almost 200 heart failure patients who didn'... » Read the full article |
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| Young Women's Hearts at Risk |
| Heart disease may be increasing among young women (NY Times) |
| Some Weight-Loss Supplements Contain Ingredients Similar To Amphetamines |
| Study finds amphetamine-like substance in dietary supplements (LA Times) |
| Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart Failure |
| Death rates may be higher for those lacking clear grasp of doctor's instructions, study suggests |
| Making Herbal Supplements Safer |
| FDA Should Have Authority To Regulate Supplements (NY Times Op-Ed) |
| Regular, Vigorous Exercise May Lengthen Your Life: Study |
| Intense workouts seem more beneficial than less-intense ones, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Get Active During Spring and Summer |
| Suggestions for a healthier you |
| Health Tip: Add Exercise to Your Family's Regular Routine |
| Play a sport, or go for a walk |
| To Protect Your Aging Brain, Start With Exercise |
| New report also suggests quitting smoking, managing health conditions and socializing |
| Treating Sleep Apnea May Help Those With Heart Rhythm Disorder |
| Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation |
| COPD Tied to Raised Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death |
| Experts weren't surprised, since smoking often contributes to the respiratory disease and heart trouble |
| Long-Distance Runners May Have More 'Desirable' Genes: Study |
| Ancient hunter-gatherers may have equated running skills with reproductive potential |
| Report Links Greater Wealth To Better Health |
| More proof that the richer you are, the healthier you'll be (Bloomberg News) |
| Dr. iPhone will see you now |
| Expert: Smartphones Will Play Major Role In “New Health Economy.” (USA Today) |
| Health Tip: Manage Weight-Loss Goals |
| Adjust targets as needed |
| Foods That Help Keep the Pounds Off as You Age |
| Study found it's not just about calories; some foods not as bad for waistline as thought |
| Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig Beat Other Commercial Diet Plans, Study Finds |
| However, other programs haven't done long-term, randomized trials |
| Health Tip: Spring Into Health With Seasonal Foods |
| Dine on these springtime favorites |
| Genes May Leave Short People Prone to Heart Disease |
| Researchers suggest a link between stature and cardiovascular risk |
| Health Tip: Smoking Affects Your Heart |
| It increases the risk of heart disease |
| New Guidelines Could Greatly Boost Number of Young People on Statins |
| Heart healthy lifestyle changes should still be the foundation. Preventive cardiologists can help assess lifelong risk. |
| Daily Aspirin Taken by More Than Half of Older U.S. Adults |
| Usage doesn't always comply with national guidelines |
| 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. Help determine if you need to be on a daily aspirin or statin -- or not. |
| Learn More About a Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet |
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| Adults With Congenital Heart Trouble Need Follow-Up, Experts Say |
| New American Heart Association guidelines outline health care strategies for these patients |
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