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Health News
| Could a 'Mediterranean' Diet Extend Your Life? |
| Study points to genetic signs that the antioxidant-rich regimen might boost longevity |
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2014 There are hints in a new study that eating the much-lauded Mediterranean diet may help boost longevity.
Researchers found that the regimen -- rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nu... » Read the full article |
| Most Seniors Could Use Statins Under New Guidelines |
| Many eligible for cholesterol-lowering drugs based on age alone, study finds |
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2014 Most older Americans qualify for treatment with cholesterol-lowering statins under new guidelines intended to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study shows.
Guidelines for the trea... » Read the full article |
| A Bad Marriage Burdens an Aging Heart |
| Older women in unhappy relationships seem especially vulnerable, researchers say |
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2014 A bad marriage increases an older adult's risk of heart trouble, and that's particularly true for women, a new study contends.
Researchers examined five years of dat... » Read the full article |
| Home Exercise Boosts Heart Patients' Frame of Mind |
| But in-hospital workouts didn't produce same results, study found |
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2014 Exercising at home can reduce feelings of hopelessness in people with coronary heart disease, but in-hospital workouts don't provide the same benefit, according to a new study.
Hopelessness i... » Read the full article |
| Early Heart Disease May Lead to Impotence, Study Says |
| Researchers find higher levels of artery plaque can affect a man's sexual health |
TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2014 Early stage vascular disease may lead to impotence for men later in life, a new study says.
"Erectile function can be a window into men's cardiovascular and overall health. Erectile dysfunction ... » Read the full article |
| Feeling 'Worn Out'? Your Heart May Pay the Price |
| Unmanaged stress and fatigue take a toll on your cardiovascular health, researchers report |
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2014 Otherwise healthy people on the verge of burning out are more likely to develop heart disease, according to new research.
Those suffering from so-called vital exhaustion -- a toxic combination of... » Read the full article |
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| Dr Urman in Mens Journal: 5 Steps Can Slash Heart Attack Risk 80 Percent |
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| Study: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors May Prevent 80 Percent of Heart Attacks |
| Men who follow 5 guidelines dramatically cut their risk, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women |
| Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If You Are At Risk for a Heart Attack? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth, a non-invasive test that can tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. |
| Emotional Stress Affects Women's Hearts |
| Mental stress test shows blood flow reduction among younger women compared to men and seniors, researchers report |
| Are Women More Likely to Survive Cardiac Arrest? |
| French, Dutch studies draw differing conclusions |
| Cholesterol Drug Vytorin Linked to Reduced Heart Attack Risk |
| Study found this combination drug dropped 'bad' LDL levels in high-risk patients with clogged arteries. Vytorin or adding Zetia to a statin might be a reasonable alternative to those who cannot tolerate high-dose statins or whom cannot achieve low enough LDL goals on statins alone |
| Experimental Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Effective, Study Reports |
| New medicine might help those who can't tolerate commonly used statins |
| Learn More About High or Abnormal Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) |
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| Heart Device May Cut Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: Study |
| Mesh implant keeps clots that can form in left heart chamber from traveling to the brain, researcher says |
| Long-Term Use of Aspirin Plus Blood Thinner Is Safe: Study |
| Benefits of combination outweigh potential risks, experts say |
| Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Give Your Heart an Unwelcome Buzz |
| Rat study suggests short exposure to marijuana reduces blood vessel function, similar to secondhand tobacco smoke |
| Cocaine Can Cause Heart Problems: Study |
| Cocaine Can Cause Heart Problems: Study |
| Asthma Raises Heart Attack Risk, Research Suggests |
| Those who had trouble controlling condition particularly vulnerable, researchers report |
| 'Longevity Gene' One Key to Long Life, Research Suggests |
| As 'good' cholesterol goes up, odds of heart disease, stroke go down |
| Researchers Find Gene Mutation That May Protect Against Heart Disease |
| Rare genetic variation appears to cut the risk of heart attack in half, study reports |
| Deaths From Heart Disease Drop Quickly After Stent Procedure |
| Heart attack survivors who receive prompt treatment to unclog blocked arteries and keep them open have a lower long-term risk of dying from heart disease, a new study finds |
| Even With a Little Weight Gain, Quitting Smoking Is Still Healthier Choice |
| Study found that stopping the habit boosted survival, even if a few pounds were added on |
| Learn More About a Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet |
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| Health Tip: Kick Unhealthy Eating Habits |
| Don't neglect breakfast |
| Big-Name Diets All Work for a While, Review Finds... |
| ...until they don't. No eating plan stood out in terms of lasting weight loss, researchers noted |
| Health Tip: Cutting Back on Salt |
| Fresh foods tend to have less than prepared |
| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
| 'Wireless' Pacemaker Working Well So Far, Researchers Say |
| Small, manufacturer-funded study of tiny device reports no complications |
| 3-D Model of Heart May Help Surgeons Fix Defects |
| New technology might make for better-prepared doctors, 'fewer surprises' in the OR, experts say |
| Gel Implant Might Help Fight Heart Failure |
| New treatment strengthens heart walls, researchers say, but skeptics remain |
| Study Questions Safety of Adrenaline Shots for Cardiac Arrest |
| Emergency procedure can restart heart, but may raise risk of brain damage, researchers say |
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