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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
e-Newsletter
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Friday, February 6, 2015
is National Wear Red Day! |
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Health News
| Could a Drink a Day Lower Your Risk for Heart Failure? |
| Study found an association for middle-aged people, but experts stress that heavy drinking is never healthy |
MONDAY, Jan. 19, 2015 Having a drink each day might help lower a middle-aged person's odds for heart failure, a new study reveals.
The investigation suggests that men in their 40s, 50s and 60s who drink as much as sev... » Read the full article |
| An Optimistic Outlook May Be Good for Your Heart |
| Study of more than 5,100 adults found a strong correlation between the two |
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2015 Accenting the positive may be good for your heart, with a large study suggesting that optimistic people seem to have a significant leg up when it comes to cardiovascular health.
"Research has al... » Read the full article |
| Happy Childhood May Be Good for Your Heart |
| Study found those in safe, secure families were more likely to practice healthy habits |
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2015 Adults who had a stable and healthy childhood are more likely to have better heart health, new research suggests.
The study included nearly 1,100 adults, aged 30 to 45, in Finland who were follow... » Read the full article |
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| Featured |
| Men and Women Have Different Hearts |
| But heart disease is a real threat to men AND women |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| Want to Get Healthy? Get Your Partner Involved |
| New research finds lifestyle changes are more successful when couples do it together |
| Exercise May Tone Up Women's Bodies and Minds |
| Regular physical activity appears to boost oxygen supply to the brain, study says |
| Too Much Sitting Can Be Deadly -- Even if You Exercise, Review Finds |
| Researcher suggests ways to include movement in your day that goes beyond that hour at the gym |
| Lack of Exercise More Deadly Than Obesity, Study Suggests |
| Just a 20-minute brisk walk each day can lower odds of early death, researchers add |
| Health Tip: Get the Most from Exercise |
| Wear comfortable shoes and clothing |
| When It Comes to Jogging, Easy Does It, Study Suggests |
| Just an hour or two a week confers life-extension benefits, researcher contends |
| Realistic Targets May Boost Exercise Rates, Experts Say |
| For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none |
| Health Tip: Get Fit Without the Gym |
| Use your home as an exercise venue |
| Walking Group a Step Toward Better Health, Researchers Say |
| Your heart rate, cholesterol and even depression might improve, study suggests |
| Health Tip: Exercise Safely |
| Opt for activities with lower rates of injury |
| Was Beethoven Composing From His Heart? |
| Experts suspect cardiac arrhythmia may have influenced parts of his work |
| Watch Upper Number on Blood Pressure for Younger Adults: Study |
| Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say |
| Some With Kidney Stones Might Have Calcium Buildup in Blood Vessels: Study |
| These patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending heart trouble, researcher says |
| Insomnia Linked to High Blood Pressure in Study |
| But finding doesn't prove cause-and-effect relationship |
| Health Tip: Don't Give up on Healthy Habits |
| Suggestions to stick with them |
| Vegetarian, vegan diets may result in weight loss |
| Study finds plant-based diets lead to weight loss |
| FDA OKs New Anti-Clotting Drug for Heart Rhythm Disorder |
| Savaysa works like warfarin but carries less bleeding risk |
| Learn More About Atrial Fibrillation |
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| Drinking Alcohol and Heart Health |
| Moderation is the key |
| Learn More About High or Abnormal Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) |
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| Citrus Fruit, Bergamot May Help Reduce Cholesterol |
| In some studies, daily supplements were effective; Larger independent studies are needed (Wall Street Journal) |
| Eczema Linked to Heart Disease |
| Study finds higher risk of other health problems such as heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition |
| Pneumonia Raises Heart Disease Risk for Years: Study |
| Findings underscore value of preventive vaccines |
| Scientists Spot Mutation Behind Genetic Form of Heart Failure |
| Variant makes heart muscle less elastic, enlarges organ and impairs ability to pump blood |
| High Blood Pressure May Boost Glaucoma Risk |
| Study finds blood vessel damage from elevated BP might make the eye disease more likely |
| Learn More About High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
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| Top Rated Cardiologists |
| Patients and professional colleagues alike continue to recognize Drs Urman and Caren for their overall clinical excellence. |
| More Than 1 in 10 Use Daily Aspirin Inappropriately |
| For many users, the odds of heart attack, stroke are lower than the risk of serious bleeding, study says |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If You Are At Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth, a non-invasive test that can tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. |
| 5 Ways To Eat Healthier This Year... |
| ...and lose weight in the process. A Mediterranean diet may be key to long life (CNN) |
| Learn More About a Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet |
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| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
| Health Tip: Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women |
| Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States |
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