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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Patients and professional colleagues alike have recognized Dr. Mark Urman and Dr. Jeffrey Caren as being sensitive and caring physicians as well as having exceptional clinical judgment and awareness of the current thought in clinical cardiology.
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A reflection of the leading edge cardiac services we offer and the results we obtain for our patients, their families and the community
# 1 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program in Los Angeles
# 1 Heart Program in California
# 1 Heart Program in The Western US.
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Health News
| Heart Risk Factors Rise Before Menopause |
| 'Danger zone' for women earlier than thought, study finds |
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2016 Heart disease risk factors -- such as abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressure -- appear to increase before a woman goes through menopause, not after, new research finds.
"These risk fact... » Read the full article |
| Lots of Red Meat, an Earlier Grave? |
| People who eat more plant-based proteins lower risk of dying younger, study suggests |
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 If you turn to red meat as your main source of protein, you could be shortening your life, a new study suggests.
People who get more of their protein from plant sources have an overall lower risk of dy... » Read the full article |
| Is Pot Harder on the Heart Than Tobacco? |
| Damaging effects from marijuana smoke last three times longer than tobacco's, rat study finds |
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2016 Smoking pot might harm your heart health and that of the people around you -- perhaps even more than cigarettes, a new animal study suggests.
Lab rats experienced a severe reduction in their blood ... » Read the full article |
| Even a Little Exercise May Help Younger Women's Hearts |
| Those active about 2.5 hours a week had 25 percent lower disease risk than those who weren't, study found |
MONDAY, July 25, 2016 Younger women who exercise just 2.5 hours a week may cut their risk for heart disease by up to 25 percent, a new study suggests.
"The habits and the choices we make in the first half of our life deter... » Read the full article |
| Even Your Heart May Benefit From Extra Education |
| People with more schooling tend to have less heart failure, study suggests |
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 While there are many obvious benefits to achieving a higher level of education, one you may not have considered is a boost to your heart health.
New research suggests that heart attack survivors wi... » Read the full article |
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| Obesity More Deadly for Men Than Women: Study |
| Losing even a little weight could cut the risk, researchers say |
| Men Face Greater Risk of Cardiac Arrest: Study |
| Heart disease tends to develop earlier than it does in women, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Pack Your Pantry With Heart-Healthy Staples |
| Here's what to include |
| Flu Shot Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, Heart Attacks, Deaths in Type 2 Diabetes Patients |
| Risk of dying dropped almost one-quarter over 7 years in those who got the vaccine |
| Could Statins Help Fight Cancer? |
| Study found an association -- but no proof -- of prolonged survival |
| Heart Failure After Heart Attack Tied to Cancer Risk in Study |
| Preliminary finding points to need for careful screening of cardiac patients, researcher says |
| A Medical Mystery of the Best Kind: Major Diseases Are in Decline |
| “...something strange is going on in medicine,” as many “major diseases, like colon cancer, dementia and heart disease, are waning in wealthy countries... (NY Times) |
| Space Travel May Pose Risks to Heart |
| Exposure to radiation might explain Apollo astronauts' rate of heart problems, researcher says |
| Common medications can make heart failure worse |
| Many prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products can cause or worsen heart failure, so it's important for patients to tell doctors about everything they’re taking (Reuters) |
| Health Before a Stroke Is Big Predictor of Second Attack |
| Getting hypertension, cholesterol under control could be key to avoiding later dementia, too, study finds |
| Study Cites the Fats That Could Shorten Your Life |
| High levels of animal-based saturated fats were tied to earlier death, unsaturated fats seem healthier |
| Health Tip: Balancing Exercise and Nutrition |
| Feed your body well to support your workouts |
| Health Tip: Exercise for Better Sleep |
| It can ease stress and prepare you for rest |
| 6 Ways Women Can Take Care of Their Tickers |
| Currently, 1 in 4 American women dies from heart disease, CDC says |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| Mixed News on Drinking and Heart Health |
| Booze may reduce heart attack odds, but up likelihood of atrial fibrillation, study says |
| Health Tip: Go Easy on the Condiments |
| Make healthier choices |
| How to Spot the Warning Signs of Heat Stroke |
| Risk of high-temperature trouble rises with age and chronic health issues, experts warn |
| Health Tip: Logging What You Eat |
| It can help you lose weight |
| Rising Blood Sugar Hitting More Obese Adults |
| To curb diabetes, researchers urge serious weight-loss efforts |
| Cutting Down on Sweets Can Help Kids' Hearts |
| Risk factors improved after just 10 days of sugar restriction, study finds |
| A Test To Help Determine Your Risk of Heart Attack |
| CardioHealth, a 5 minute non-invasive test can help us tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? |
| Eat To Your Heart's Content |
| Common sense guidance to heart healthy diets |
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