Heart Health e-News: November 2014 - Early Signs of Plaque in Arteries Signals Future Heart Trouble

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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News

Early Signs of Plaque in Arteries Signals Future Heart Trouble: Study
Finding suggests even if blood vessels aren't blocked, heart attack risk still increases significantly

TUESDAY, Nov. 4, 2014 Even the early signs of coronary artery disease significantly increase the risk of heart attack and early death, a new study warns.

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs look... » Read the full article



Irregular Heartbeat Doubles Risk for 'Silent Strokes,' Review Suggests
Finding might explain link between atrial fibrillation, poorer thinking and memory, researchers say

TUESDAY, Nov. 4, 2014 Atrial fibrillation, a common condition where the heart beats abnormally, may more than double the risk of "silent" strokes, a new review suggests.

Silent strokes have no signs or symptoms, but c... » Read the full article



Are Your Heart Symptoms All in Your Head?
For 1 in 5 patients with chest pain, there's no evident physical cause, study says

MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2014 Nearly three-quarters of people whose hearts are found to be healthy after being checked for coronary artery disease continue to have persistent symptoms such as chest pain, a ne... » Read the full article



Women Often Ignore Signs of Heart Trouble
Study finds they're more likely than men to delay seeking medical help

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 When it comes to heart disease, a new study finds women are more likely than men to delay care when they have symptoms that spell trouble.

"The main danger is that ... » Read the full article



Binge Drinking May Boost Blood Pressure in Young Men
Study didn't find same effect in young women or teens of either sex

TUESDAY, Oct. 21, 2014 Binge drinking among young adult men may lead to increased blood pressure, according to a new study.

But binge drinking didn't cause a similar rise in blood pressure for young adult women or for... » Read the full article



Regular Doctor Visits Help Control Blood Pressure, Study Says
Having health insurance also associated with better readings

MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2014 Regular visits to your doctor can help keep your blood pressure under control, a new study shows.

High blood pressure can cause serious health problems such as stroke ... » Read the full article



Another Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Better Heart Health
Healthy eating may not always prevent metabolic syndrome, but may reverse it

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2014 Following the Mediterranean diet may help reverse a condition known as metabolic syndrome, new research suggests.

The study compared a low-fat diet to a Mediterranean diet -- a diet rich in whol... » Read the full article



Stress Affects Women, Men With Heart Disease Differently, Study Shows
Finding suggests doctors need to treat patients based on gender risks, researcher says

MONDAY, Oct. 13, 2014 Stress triggers different physical and mental reactions in women and men with heart disease, new research indicates.

The study involved 254 men and 56 women with stable heart disease who did thre... » Read the full article





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