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| EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults |
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Even minor changes can mean greater odds of heart attack, other conditions, study finds |
| How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer |
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Mouse study suggests synthetic form of compound found in grapes deserves a look |
| Omega-3 Supplements No Help Against Repeat Heart Trouble: Review |
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Second look at 14 studies concluded there was no benefit |
| Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease |
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Data from more than 75,000 people showed that having a higher BMI, in itself, is harmful |
| Healthy Weight Loss May Also Cut Your Cancer Risk |
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New study found decrease in inflammation warning signals |
| Health Tip: What Constitutes 'Healthy Eating?' |
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Avoid too much of the same food |
| Health Tip: Eat Less |
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For starters, avoid large portions |
| Health Tip: Keep the Weight Off |
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Avoid sauces, gravies and fattening dressings |
| Dieters Share Success Strategies |
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Eating less fat, exercising more, using prescription meds help most, survey finds |
| Health Tip: Overcoming Obstacles to Exercise |
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Make sure your goals are realistic |
| Health Tip: Don't Forget Aerobic Exercise |
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Walk instead of driving |
| Women Less Apt Than Men to Get Recommended Daily Exercise |
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They averaged about 18 minutes a day, far short of the recommended 30 minutes, study finds |
| The Guide to Beating a Heart Attack |
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First Line of Defense Is Lowering Risk, Even When Genetics Isn't on Your Side (WSJ - subscription required) |
| Many Americans Fail To React To Heart Attack Symptoms |
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Nine hundred thousand Americans will suffer a heart attack this year but so many of us will fail to take the three simple steps that could change the outcome and save lives (ABC News) |
| Heart Attack Survival Varies Widely Among Hospitals, Study Finds |
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Simple changes in administrative procedures can save lives, researchers say |
| What is a Myocardial Infarction? |
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Learn more about what a heart attack is |
| What is Aortic Stenosis? |
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Learn more about this abnormal valve condition |
| Scientists Spot How Cox-2 Painkillers Raise Heart Risks |
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The drugs suppress an enzyme that relaxes blood vessels and guards against clotting, research finds |
| Everyday Activities Might Lower Alzheimer's Risk |
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Study finds association for more active elderly, even without formal exercise |
| Health Tip: Seniors Need Their Nutrients |
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Including calcium and vitamin D |
| Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory |
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Blueberries, strawberries found to prevent mental decline in study of older women |
| DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines |
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U.S. experts say supplements made in America are different, but neither country tests for ingredients |
| Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems: Study |
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Risk was especially elevated for atrial fibrillation |
| Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk for Patients With Irregular Heartbeat |
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Risk is increased whether patients are taking warfarin or a newer drug, rivaroxaban |
| Study Pinpoints New Abnormality in 'Athlete's Heart' |
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Characteristic is found most often in black male athlete |
| Dissolvable Heart Artery Stents Appear Safe in Study |
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Biodegradable stents might lower risk of heart attack, Japanese researchers suggest |
| Witnessing, Experiencing Traumatic Events May Worsen Heart Disease |
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The more trauma heart patients were exposed to, the higher their levels of inflammation, study found |
| Young Americans Need to Cut Calorie Intake: Study |
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Without reducing consumption, more than one in five children will be obese by 2020 |
| Health Tip: Buy Lean Meat |
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Here's what to look for on the label |
| Health Tip: Add Flavor, Without Salt, to Your Food |
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Here are low- and no-sodium seasoning options |
| Sibling Had a Stroke? Your Risk Might Rise, Too |
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Study shows interconnections between genetics, shared lifestyles, experts say |
| Spouses of Cancer Patients May Have Raised Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke |
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Stress could take a toll on caregiver's health, researchers say |
| What Causes Hot Flashes, Anyway? |
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New study looks at heart-rate control in women during or after menopause |
| Testosterone Supplements Might Help Patients With Heart Failure |
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Small preliminary studies found benefits for patients' fitness, ability to exercise |
| Common Blood Pressure Drug Safe for Heart Failure: Study |
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New research allays concerns found in earlier studies, researchers say |
| Dr Urman and Dr Caren Make US News Top Doctors List |
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Both have been selected by peer-nominated process to the prestigious Castle and Connolly Top Doctors list |
| Meet Dr. Caren |
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Get to know the man behind the camera. |
| Meet Dr. Urman |
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