| This Month's News |
Hello, here is your August 2014 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
If you cannot see the images below, please view this message online.
Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
e-Newsletter
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’).
This complimentary monthly educational service is for our patients and their families but please forward it to anyone who might find it of interest. Click here to enter our website and learn more about our practice. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
|
Health News
| Early Hormone Therapy May Be Safe for Women's Hearts |
| Hormone replacement started soon after menopause wasn't linked to hardening of the arteries in study |
MONDAY, July 28, 2014 Healthy women at low risk of cardiovascular disease may be able to take hormone replacement therapy soon after menopause for a short time without harming their hearts, according to a new study.
P... » Read the full article |
| Could Probiotics Help Tame High Blood Pressure? |
| Study suggests effect from helpful microbes in yogurt, supplements, but more research is needed |
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 A new study suggests that potential help in lowering high blood pressure might be as close as your refrigerator.
The study found that regular intake of probiotics, such as those found in certain... » Read the full article |
| Losing Weight May Ease Hot Flashes, Study Finds |
| Doctors say extra fat, and the extra estrogen it produces, make menopause tougher for heavy women |
THURSDAY, July 10, 2014 Slimming down may help ease the hot flashes that often accompany menopause, new research suggests.
Hot flashes can be debilitating for more than 50 percent of menopausal women, said Dr. Taraneh... » Read the full article |
| More Painkillers May Raise Heart Risks for Older Women: Review |
| Class of drugs that includes naproxen linked to increased chance of heart attack, stroke, but finding not conclusive |
TUESDAY, July 8, 2014 A category of painkillers that includes the popular over-the-counter drug naproxen (Aleve) might increase an older woman's risk of heart attack or stroke, researchers report.
Doctors already knew... » Read the full article |
The news stories provided in this e-newsletter are a service of the nationally syndicated HealthDay news and information company. Stories refer to national trends and breaking health news, and are not necessarily indicative of or always supported by our facility and providers.
This information is provided for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see our full Terms of Use for more information.
|
August 01, 2014
Stay In Touch
  
| Featured |
| Cedars-Sinai Scientists Use Gene Therapy to Create 'Biological Pacemaker' in Pig Hearts |
| Technique might one day lead to the replacement of electronic pacemakers in humans, researchers say |
| Fasting Before Lipid Panel May Offer No Clinical Value. |
| Latest research published offers “further evidence that fasting is probably unnecessary.” |
| No Change in Heart Attack Rates for Younger U.S. Adults |
| And women tend to fare worse than men, study finds |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If I Am At Risk for a Heart Attack? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth |
| Even Moderate Drinking Might Raise Odds for Irregular Heartbeat |
| But the finding held true for wine and liquor only, not beer, researchers note |
| Learn More About Atrial Fibrillation |
|
| Drinking Alcohol and Heart Health |
| Alcohol can be good for the heart but like many other things in life, too much of a good thing can carry risks as well. |
| Routine Pulse Check May Prevent Second Stroke, Study Says |
| Patients, relatives can get reliable results, researchers find |
| Healthy Habits May Slow Cellular Signs of Aging, Study Finds |
| Pay attention to your lifestyle during stressful times, researcher says |
| Running Could Add 3 Years to Your Lifespan |
| Just 5 to 10 minutes a day seems to bring benefits, study says |
| Health Tip: Grill Fruits and Veggies |
| Meat isn't the only grill-able food |
| Sleepless Nights After Divorce May Be Tied to Blood Pressure Rise |
| Small study finds delayed reaction among those who had trouble resting for more than 10 weeks |
| Don't Judge a Pill by Its Color |
| Study finds people may stop taking heart medications if the drug's appearance changes |
| Pros and Cons of Generic Drugs |
| Are generic drugs a safe and appropriate alternative to brand name drugs? |
| Health Tip: Eating for Your Age |
| Suggestions for men in their 60s |
| Severe Obesity Cuts Up to 14 Years Off Life: Study |
| As weight climbs, so do related deaths from heart disease, diabetes and cancer, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Debunking Myths About Weight Loss |
| Fad diets aren't safe or effective |
| Health Tip: Keep a Food Diary |
| It may help you lose weight |
| Inactivity May Be Main Culprit in Obesity Epidemic: Study |
| Sharp rise seen in number of Americans who didn't exercise, while calorie intake stayed steady |
| Health Tip: Working Out at Work |
| Suggestions to include fitness in your day |
| Make Exercise Fun, Eat Less Afterwards |
| Researchers found that people ate more if told their walk was exercise, rather than scenic stroll |
| Health Tip: Considering High-Intensity Interval Training? |
| Here are potential benefits |
| Organic Foods May Be Healthier, Review Finds |
| But critics say the analysis misses some important points |
| Stroke Rates Declining Among Seniors, Study Shows |
| But, rate of brain attacks among those younger than 65 unchanged |
| Surgery Soon After Stroke Can Be Risky: Study |
| Best to wait at least nine months after stroke to have elective procedure, researchers advise |
| Stress, Depression May Boost Stroke Risk, Study Finds |
| Anger didn't seem to have an effect, researchers noted |
| Childhood Sex Abuse May Be Linked to Heart Disease Risk in Women |
| Researchers found more signs of thickening in neck arteries of these women during mid-life |
|