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# 1 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program in Los Angeles
# 1 Heart Program in California
# 1 Heart Program in The Western US.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center once again is one of the Top 20 Hospitals in the nation
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Health News
| Too Many People Still Ignore Heart Attack Risks: Study |
| Stenting is easy; changing patient behaviors is hard, cardiologist says |
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2017 Sizable numbers of adults with risk factors for heart attack -- such as smoking, obesity or physical inactivity -- aren't inclined to do anything to improve their health, a large, new study finds.
<... » Read the full article |
| No Excuses: Exercise Can Overcome the 'Obesity Gene' |
| Physical activity appears to lower effects of key DNA linked to weight gain, study finds |
THURSDAY, April 27, 2017 Even if obesity is "in your genes," regular exercise can help keep extra pounds at bay, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when people carried a particular gene variant that raises obe... » Read the full article |
| Energy Drinks May Give the Heart an Unhealthy Jolt |
| Popular beverages also affect blood pressure for hours, small trial shows |
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2017 The surge from energy drinks can cause unhealthy changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure that don't occur with other caffeinated beverages, a small new trial suggests.
The blend of caff... » Read the full article |
| Waist Size, Not Weight, May be Key to Life Span |
| Even those who aren't overweight are at risk of death if they've got a paunch, researchers report |
MONDAY, April 24, 2017 That spare tire you're toting around could be increasing your risk of an early death, a new study suggests.
What's more, the increased risk associated with having a larger waistline occurs even i... » Read the full article |
| Exercise Benefits Aging Hearts, Even Those of the Obese |
| Physical activity helps ward off heart damage in middle age and beyond, study finds |
MONDAY, April 24, 2017 Exercise can reduce the risk of heart damage in middle-aged adults and seniors -- even in those who are obese, according to a new study.
"The protective association of physical activity against [h... » Read the full article |
| Get to Know the Mediterranean Diet |
| This eating regimen offers a healthy yet tasty option for weight loss |
MONDAY, April 17, 2017 The diet followed by people who live in countries around the Mediterranean Sea has been shown to be more than just delicious. The so-called Mediterranean diet can help you limit daily calories so you can lo... » Read the full article |
| Early Onset Hot Flashes May Signal Higher Heart Risks |
| Study found link between menopausal symptoms in younger women and reduced blood vessel function |
THURSDAY, April 13, 2017 Hot flashes may be more than a troublesome nuisance for some women during menopause -- they may be a signal for increased risk of heart disease, new research suggests.
Researchers tracked the he... » Read the full article |
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| Eating Gluten-Free Without a Medical Reason? |
| It won't help your heart and could even hurt it, researchers say |
| Oktoberfest Study Links Boozing to Heart Woes |
| Munich researchers find 1 in 3 beer drinkers tracked at festival experienced abnormal heart rhythm |
| Trans Fat Bans May Have Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Rate |
| Pending FDA regulations should remove nearly all of this unhealthy substance from your diet, experts say |
| Common Food Nutrient Tied to Risky Blood Clotting |
| Gut bacteria reacts to compound in eggs and meat to produce chemical that ups heart disease risk, study says |
| Busiest Docs Get Best Results With Heart Valve Surgery |
| Patients more likely to receive repair than replacement from the most experienced surgeons, study finds |
| Women Fare Poorly With Aortic Aneurysm: Study |
| British study says their treatment, compared to men, needs drastic improvement |
| Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Risk for Common Breast Cancer by 20 Percent |
| But experts say it's too soon to recommend it for this purpose |
| Routine Tests Urged for Pregnancy Complication Preeclampsia |
| Expert panel recommends blood-pressure check at every prenatal visit |
| Taking the Stairs a Better Pick-Me-Up Than Coffee |
| A 10-minute climb can increase fitness and motivation, researcher says |
| Get Out There and Exercise |
| Why it's time to put an end to the excuses |
| Don't Bank on Heart-Rate Accuracy From Your Activity Tracker |
| Fluctuations seen among 4 models, especially during exercise, study finds |
| Exercise Guidelines: How Much Is Enough? |
| The time you need to spend exercising depends on what you're doing, but it's probably less than you think |
| Health Tip: Planning Your Walking Workout |
| Split it into these three stages |
| Health Tip: Getting Enough Hard Exercise |
| See if your workout makes the grade |
| Want a Longer Life? Try Biking to Work |
| Pedal pushers saw their risk for heart disease, cancer and early death cut by almost half in 5-year study |
| A Healthy Middle-Aged Heart May Protect Your Brain Later |
| Dementia expert says take up heart-healthy habits sooner rather than later |
| Many Americans Don't Know How to Handle High Cholesterol |
| Survey found they know it raises heart risks, but are confused, discouraged about how to lower it |
| The Grayer His Hair, the Higher His Heart Risk? |
| Study finds link between silvery locks and hardening of the arteries |
| Taller, Bigger Women May Face Irregular Heartbeat Risk |
| Chances of atrial fibrillation rise along with body size, but remain low overall, study says |
| No Link Between Common Antibiotic, Irregular Heartbeat |
| Azithromycin, commonly known as Zithromax, won't up odds for ventricular tachycardia, study shows |
| Blood Pressure: Know Your Numbers |
| The results offer clues to your health |
| Exercise and Vitamin D: A Heart-Healthy Combo |
| Together, the two offer more protection against disease than either does alone, study suggests |
| Exercisers May Have Better Shot of Surviving Heart Attack |
| Researchers suggest that people who work out might develop 'collateral' blood vessels in the heart |
| Many Heart Attack Patients Fail to Stick With Statins |
| Greater education is needed on the lifesaving benefits of 'high-intensity' treatment, researchers say |
| Do Diet Sodas Pose Health Risks? |
| Study suggests -- but does not prove -- a possible link to stroke, dementia |
| Is This Enzyme Making You Fat? |
| When researchers inhibited the substance in mice, they gained 40 percent less weight than 'control' mice |
| Counting Your Way to Weight Loss |
| Standard calorie caps aren't for everyone |
| Kidney Disease a Big Contributor to Heart-Related Deaths: Study |
| Finding points to need for screening for kidney function |
| 'Eat to Your Heart's Content' |
| Learn more about the best heart-healthy dietary options |
| More Younger Americans Are Suffering Strokes: Study |
| Researchers cite rise in blood pressure and diabetes, but one specialist questions the findings |
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