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Health News
| Eating More Healthy Fats May Extend Life, Study Suggests |
| Could prevent more than a million heart disease deaths worldwide each year, researchers estimate |
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2016 For years, experts have preached the gospel of eating "healthy" fats and limiting "unhealthy" fats. Now, a new study contends that if people worldwide began to eat healthier fats, there might be more th... » Read the full article |
| Irregular Heart Beat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women |
| Review found atrial fibrillation linked to higher risk of stroke, heart trouble, death in women |
TUESDAY, Jan. 19, 2016 The world's most common type of abnormal heart rhythm appears to pose a greater health threat to women than men, a new review suggests.
Atrial fibrillation is a stronger risk factor for stroke, ... » Read the full article |
| Slow Heart Rate Doesn't Mean Early Death Risk: Study |
| But, there's some concern for those taking medications that slow the heart rate |
TUESDAY, Jan. 19, 2016 People with a slow heart rate don't have an increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests.
A typical heart rate for an adult at rest is 60 to 100 beats a minute, but in some people it's... » Read the full article |
| Exercise Regularly and Your Heart Will Thank You |
| And the more you do, the better off you'll be, cardiologists say |
MONDAY, Jan. 18, 2016 Regular exercise is essential for keeping your heart healthy, and the more the better, experts from the American College of Cardiology's Sports and Exercise Cardiology Council say.
The study auth... » Read the full article |
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| New U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Limit Sugar and Salt, Boost Fruit and Veggie Intake |
| Recommendations, revised every 5 years, designed to promote healthier lifestyles |
| Report: DASH Diet Best Overall Eating Plan |
| The MIND, Mediterranean and Fertility diets also get high marks for health |
| Eat To Your Heart's Content |
| Common sense guidance to heart healthy diets |
| Eating Certain Fruits, Veggies May Help a Bit With Weight Control |
| Study found those who ate apples, pears, berries, peppers had better weight management in long run |
| Study: Tissue Heart Valves Seem Best for Middle-Aged Patients |
| They wear out faster but don't carry the clotting risks that metal valves do, research shows |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Learn more about top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| Study: Small Bump in Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Might Harm Baby |
| Risks for low birth weight and stillbirth increase, research suggests |
| The Small Warnings Before Cardiac Arrest |
| Hints of heart trouble sometimes surface weeks before the life-threatening event, a new study finds (Wall Street Journal) |
| High-Rise Living May Lower Your Chances of Surviving Cardiac Arrest |
| Above the 16th floor, odds of staying alive after heart stops are slim, study finds |
| Hand-Grip Strength Linked to Diabetes, Hypertension |
| Possible culprit: lower muscle mass (Wall Street Journal) |
| How Can Vegetarians Get Enough Protein? |
| Vegetarians aren’t the only people who want to maximize dietary protein. How can we get the most protein from plants? (Wall Street Journal) |
| New Blood Pressure Guidelines a Danger to Patients: Study |
| Research says the treatment threshold is too high for those over 60 years of age |
| ARBs May Be As Effective And Safe As ACE Inhibitors |
| Newer blood pressure and heart failure drugs as good as older ones: Study |
| Health Tip: Be a Healthier Family |
| All members should stay active |
| Childhood Cancer Treatment May Raise Adult Heart Disease Risk |
| Study finds many survivors have no symptoms, but still have heart problems |
| Americans Still Consume Too Much Salt: CDC |
| Most of it comes from processed or restaurant food, not salt shaker, experts say |
| Implanted Defibrillators Help Women as Much as Men: Study |
| For heart failure patients with the devices, death risk over 3-year period was 20 percent lower |
| Should Frail or Demented Patients Have Defibrillators Implanted? |
| Frailty and dementia should be considered when deciding whether a patient should receive an implanted defibillator (Reuters Health) |
| Statins May Reduce Heart Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea: Study |
| But it's too early to prescribe them for patients with the disorder, experts say |
| Statins Aid Bypass Surgery Recovery, Research Shows |
| Review of cholesterol-lowering drugs' use shows they cut risk of death or complications |
| Aspirin May Decrease Death From Prostate Cancer, Study Finds |
| Researchers suspect drug may help prevent spread of deadly disease |
| Even Slight Kidney Decline May Affect Heart |
| But organ donors needn't worry, researcher says |
| Health Tip: Ask Questions Before You Start Exercising |
| Discuss the answers with your doctor |
| Exercise May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Depressed People: Study |
| Regular activity linked to reduced inflammation and less blood vessel stiffening |
| Could Reducing Your Stress Levels Help You Lose Weight? |
| Lab study sheds light on how chronic stress may make it harder to burn off body fat |
| Sugary Drinks Tied to Increase in Deep Belly Fat |
| And that type of fat associated with risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, researchers report |
| Are We Programmed to Overeat in Winter? |
| Packing on body fat was an evolutionary survival strategy, researchers say |
| 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? |
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