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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| Your Heart Is Likely 'Older' Than You Are |
| Smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol can age this vital organ, CDC says |
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 Three out of four American adults have a heart that's "older" than their years, raising their risk for heart attack or stroke, federal health officials said Tuesday.
Your "heart age" is based on... » Read the full article |
| Naps May Do a Heart Good |
| Study found they lowered blood pressure in patients, were linked to better heart and vessel health |
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2015 Taking a midday nap might be beneficial for your heart, new research suggests.
The investigators looked at how an hour-long siesta at noon affected blood pressure among nearly 400 middle-aged peo... » Read the full article |
| Exercise May Be Good Medicine for Irregular Heartbeat |
| Obese patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved |
MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2015 Exercise appears to help control an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation in obese people, a new study finds.
Australian researchers found that "cardiorespiratory fitness" reduced the... » Read the full article |
| Could Your Smartphone Help Boost Your Heart Health? |
| Special apps, trackers may boost weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking, early studies suggest |
THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2015 Smartphones could become a high-tech tool to help boost heart health, experts say.
The apps and wearable sensors on many cellphones can track exercise, activity and heart rates, and while evid... » Read the full article |
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| Dr Urman: The Value of Medical Second Opinions |
| He is quoted in the Wall Street Journal regarding the options for patients, especially when surgery or a procedure is recommended for a condition |
| FDA Approves Repatha for High Cholesterol |
| A leading cause of heart disease |
| New Alternatives to Statins Add to a Quandary on Cholesterol |
| Statins have helped reduce the risk of heart attack, yet they aren't perfect and some patients can't tolerate them. The new PCSK9 inhibitors might be a reasonable alternative in the highest risk patients but they come at a high price (NY Times) |
| Most Don't Need 'Bridging' When They Stop Warfarin Temporarily |
| Clot risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation |
| No Mental Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop Blood Pressure Meds |
| Prior research had suggested that the drugs might have negative effect on memory and thinking |
| Could Lots of Coffee Up Heart Risks for Young Adults With High Blood Pressure? |
| Study finds an association, but can't prove cause and effect |
| Learn More About High Blood Pressure |
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| Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Longer Ovarian Cancer Survival |
| But researchers say clinical trials needed to prove older beta blockers lengthen life in these patients |
| High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy May Reappear Later in Life: Study |
| Genetics might play a key role in the findings |
| Breast-Feeding’s Heart Benefits |
| (NY Times) Breastfeeding may reduce a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. Researchers found that the less time a woman breastfed, the thicker her carotid arteries and the more likely she was to have atherosclerotic plaque |
| Progress Slows Against Heart Disease Deaths for Adults Under 55, Study Shows |
| Women seem especially at risk, and more research is needed, experts say |
| Effort Needed To Combat Heart Disease In Women (Op-ed) |
| Ron Perelman, co-founder of Women’s Heart Alliance: “heart disease and stroke cost the US almost a billion dollars a day” and the “toll is only growing.” And women’s health “is at the heart of the epidemic we face,” but women are often unaware of the danger (USA Today) |
| How Old Are Your Arteries? |
| 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? |
| Low-Fat May Beat Low-Carb Diet for Trimming Body Fat: Study |
| But best weight-loss plan is one you can stick with long-term, researcher says |
| Weight Loss Fights Fatty Liver Condition Associated with Heart Disease, No Matter How It's Done |
| Through surgery or lifestyle changes, shedding pounds improves nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) |
| Health Tip: Strive to Lose Weight |
| Adopt these success strategies |
| Your Commute Could Help You Lose Weight (WSJ) |
| Commuters who took public transit, walked or biked lost pounds compared with people who drove |
| Learn more about Cholesterol |
| How can it contribute to plaque in the arteries, heart disease and what can be done about it? |
| Health Tip: Having Heart Palpitations |
| Strong emotions or medication are possible triggers |
| Mixed Results on Value of Testosterone Supplements for Men's Health |
| They may not harm the heart, but most men didn't see boost in sex lives either, study found |
| What is an Aortic Aneurysm? |
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| Moderate Exercise May Reduce Men's Heart Failure Risk |
| But study also finds too much exercise raises the odds of heart trouble |
| What is Heart Failure? |
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| Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Trial |
| Though it can be placed in heart without surgery, unlike tradtional devices, some safety concerns remain |
| Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Colon Cancer Risk |
| But findings should be viewed with care |
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