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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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| High Blood Pressure May Up Psoriasis Risk for Women |
| Long-term use of certain medications also linked to higher risk, study found |
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 Women with high blood pressure may have an increased risk of developing the skin disease psoriasis, new research suggests.
Taking blood pressure medications called beta-blockers also raises the... » Read the full article |
| Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure |
| Researchers recommend more studies to see if vitamin D supplements can lower pressure |
THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 Low levels of vitamin D may be a cause of high blood pressure, according to a new study.
Previous research has suggested a strong link between low levels of vitamin D and high blood pressure, b... » Read the full article |
| Healthy Weight Loss May Bring Better Sleep, Brighter Mood |
| But only the emotional boost seemed to last over the long-term, researchers say |
TUESDAY, June 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Dropping excess pounds may not only improve your physical health, it might also help you feel more awake and happy, a new study shows.
The research, presented this week at the joint meeting of ... » Read the full article |
| Heart Failure Therapy May Benefit Women More Than Men |
| But study finds they're less likely than males to receive pacemaker that synchronizes heartbeats |
MONDAY, June 23, 2014 Women suffering from heart failure derive more benefit than men do from a pacemaker treatment. But they are less likely than men to receive it, a new analysis shows.
Cardiac resynchronization the... » Read the full article |
| Good Heart Health May Keep Your Mind Sharp, Too |
| Poor heart health linked to mental impairment: study |
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2014 Good heart health benefits your brain, a new study suggests.
People with poor heart health are more likely to develop mental impairment than those with healthy hearts, according to researchers... » Read the full article |
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| Optimal Treatment for High Blood Pressure Better Defined |
| Bringing systolic readings below 120-139 might not provide added benefit, researchers say |
| Blood Pressure Kiosks May Not Always Give Accurate Readings |
| FDA experts warn that if the cuff is too small or too large for your arm, the results may not be reliable |
| Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Learn about a more accurate method to best determine if your blood pressure is adequately controlled |
| Fried Foods May Increase Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease |
| Eating fried foods could raise your risk for several life-threatening diseases. But not all frying oils may pose the same health risks (Time) |
| Heart Monitoring May Prevent Some Strokes, Study Suggests |
| Irregular heartbeat that causes some attacks is often tough to detect, doctors say |
| Learn More About Event Recorders |
| These tests often are useful to help diagnose or manage atrial fibrillation. |
| Learn More About Atrial Fibrillation |
| Learn more about one of the leading causes of stroke and how it can be treated to reduce one's risk of stroke. |
| Could Dark Chocolate Help Ease Poor Leg Circulation? |
| Perhaps, but experts say there are better ways to obtain beneficial polyphenols |
| Spats, Conflicts Can Raise a Woman's Blood Pressure |
| But study found negative social interactions didn't affect men, older women |
| Rare Gene Mutations That Keep Triglyceride Levels Low May Help Shield the Heart |
| Finding could pave way for new preventive drugs for heart attacks. |
| Genetic Therapy Controls Cholesterol for Good in Mice |
| Scientists say they’ve developed way to cut cholesterol permanently with a single injection (Bloomberg News) |
| Testosterone Products Must Warn About Risk of Venous Clots: FDA |
| Announcement comes as agency continues broader review of the popular supplements' effects on heart |
| Latest Study Finds No Link Between Testosterone Supplements, Heart Attack |
| Finding runs counter to some prior reports; much larger trials are needed, experts say |
| Hot Dogs, Salami May Raise Men's Heart Failure Risk, Study Suggests |
| But unprocessed red meat was not implicated in this research |
| Vitamin D: A Key to a Longer Life? |
| But experts aren't sure that vitamin D is responsible for lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer |
| Treating Sleep Apnea May Lower Heart Risks, Study Finds |
| For obese patients, weight loss is recommended, too, expert says |
| Fruits, Veggies Have Health Benefits But Not a Magic Bullet for Weight Loss |
| Even though they definitely provide health benefits, if you don't reduce your calorie intake, you won't slim down, researcher warns. |
| Health Tip: Drink Lots of Fluids This Summer |
| Suggestions for what to drink, and when |
| Learn More About Aortic Aneurysms |
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| Depression Doubles Odds of Heart Attack for Younger Women: Study |
| And compared with older women and men, they are more likely to become depressed, researchers say |
| Stroke Prevention for Women: Start Early |
| As new guidelines take hold, doctors are focusing on cutting risk at a younger age |
| Poorly Understood Disorder Disables Many Younger Women |
| Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) has no consistent treatment, expert says |
| New Blood Test May Help Detect Heart Transplant Rejection |
| It might one day spare patients from invasive biopsies, study says |
| FDA: Bee Pollen Weight Loss Products Pose Health Risks |
| Some contain undeclared ingredients that can harm people with high blood pressure, other ailments, agency says |
| Is All That TV Killing You? |
| Study suggests more than 3 hours daily doubles chance of early death including from heart disease |
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