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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Patients and professional colleagues alike have recognized Dr. Mark Urman and Dr. Jeffrey Caren as being sensitive and caring physicians as well as having exceptional clinical judgment and awareness of the current thought in clinical cardiology.
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A reflection of the leading edge cardiac services we offer and the results we obtain for our patients, their families and the community
# 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
| Can a 70-Year-Old Have the Arteries of a 20-Year-Old? |
| It's possible, but hard work in today's 'Western' culture, study finds |
TUESDAY, May 30, 2017 Imagine having the clear, supple, healthy blood vessels of a 20-year-old in your 70s. It's possible, but "challenging," a new study suggests.
Still, if you eat right, exercise and stay trim, you h... » Read the full article |
| Sleepless Nights Could Pose Heart Risk Dangers |
| Less than 6 hours a night doubled chances of dying from heart disease, stroke, study suggests |
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2017 Getting less than six hours of sleep a night may double the odds of dying from heart disease or stroke for people who already have risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, new research suggests.
... » Read the full article |
| Could Chocolate Guard Against an Irregular Heartbeat? |
| 13-year study finds lower odds for atrial fibrillation in people eating moderate amounts of the treat |
TUESDAY, May 23, 2017 There's delicious news for chocolate lovers: New research suggests the sweet might help keep a common and dangerous form of irregular heartbeat at bay.
The study of more than 55,000 people in Denma... » Read the full article |
| Sleep Apnea May Boost Odds of Irregular Heartbeat |
| Study shows the more someone stops breathing at night, the greater the risk of atrial fibrillation |
TUESDAY, May 23, 2017 People with sleep apnea may be more likely to develop the abnormal heart rhythm atrial fibrillation, especially if the oxygen level in their blood drops below normal, Canadian researchers report.
S... » Read the full article |
| Anabolic Steroids May Tax the Heart |
| Weight-lifters using the synthetic hormones have lower pumping capacity, study finds |
MONDAY, May 22, 2017 Long-term use of muscle-building anabolic steroids may take a toll on the heart, researchers say.
Bodybuilders who take these drugs to bulk up should take note: prolonged use of anabolic steroids ma... » Read the full article |
| Cut Calories, Lengthen Life Span? |
| Study found middle-aged adults who reduced their intake showed slower biological aging |
MONDAY, May 22, 2017 Limiting calorie intake may slow aging, a new study suggests.
Previous research has shown that calorie restrictions slow aging in worms, flies and mice, so Duke University researchers wanted to see ... » Read the full article |
| Just 2 Weeks on the Couch Can Trigger Body's Decline |
| Constant daily activity vital to optimal health, lifestyle experts say |
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017 Taking a short break from an active lifestyle may do more harm than most people might think, a new study warns.
Just two weeks of sedentary behavior can cause healthy, young people to start losin... » Read the full article |
| Timing of Menopause May Affect Heart Failure Risk |
| Women whose periods end early and those who never give birth seem at added risk, research suggests |
MONDAY, May 15, 2017 Women who entered menopause early or who never gave birth might have an increased risk of heart failure, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 28,000 postmenopausal women wh... » Read the full article |
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| Heart Attack Risk Spikes After Respiratory Infection, Study Finds |
| Even the common cold was linked to a 13-fold increased risk for about a week |
| Energy Drinks May Make Rare Heart Condition More Dangerous |
| Those with long QT syndrome had spikes in blood pressure, heart muscle recharged more slowly, study found |
| New Cholesterol Fighting Meds Target Key Gene |
| Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to heart health |
| Can Experimental Nasal Spray Treat Common Heart Problem? |
| Drug trial shows promise for treatment of rapid heart rate condition called PSVT |
| Common Painkillers Tied to Slight Rise in Heart Attack Risk |
| Over-the-counter drugs like Aleve and Advil linked to higher odds, researchers say |
| Increasing Numbers of Pregnant Women Also Have Heart Disease |
| Multiple specialists may be needed to care for these expectant moms, researcher says |
| What Harms the Young Heart Also Hurts the Brain Later |
| High blood pressure, smoking in teens tied to worse mental functioning at mid-life, study finds |
| Health Tip: Eat More Mediterranean Foods |
| Favorites that are kid-friendly |
| Health Tip: Your Diet as You Age |
| Make sure you're getting needed nutrients |
| More Fruits and Veggies Can Slash Obesity Odds |
| Researchers encourage a mostly plant-based diet |
| Fruits, Veggies May Benefit Your Legs, Too |
| Healthy diet may provide protection from peripheral artery disease, study says |
| Thick Middle May Raise Risk of Some Cancers as well as Heart Disease |
| Where fat is carried is as strong a predictor as BMI, research suggests |
| 'Healthy Obese' May Be a Myth |
| Higher risk for heart problems detected in new study |
| Ways to Track Weight Loss Success |
| There's more to it than the scale |
| Put the Brakes on Mindless Eating |
| And reconnect with real hunger signals; your scale will thank you |
| Drink Water, Fight Fat? |
| When you have it in place of beer or sugar-sweetened soda it helps, study finds |
| Health Tip: Avoiding Processed Foods |
| Here's what to do |
| Bystander CPR Helps Save Brain Function After Near-Drowning |
| Heart compressions were even more effective than automatic defibrillator, study finds |
| 7 Common Exercise Errors |
| Don't let these missteps short-circuit your fitness efforts |
| How Old Are Your Arteries? |
| Find out with a carotid IMT test, a painless, non-invasive test that takes less than 10 minutes |
| Stroke Risk Can Rise With Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure |
| Infections, clotting disorders, history of high blood pressure puts women with preeclampsia in jeopardy, study says |
| Stop Sabotaging Your Diet |
| Do's and don'ts to help you avoid eating extra calories |
| Blood Thinners May Prevent Dementia in Atrial Fibrillation Patients |
| Even people with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say |
| Better Treatment Might Prevent Hundreds of Thousands of Strokes |
| Study says too many people aren't getting meds to fight atrial fibrillation, a major cause of these attacks |
| Health Tip: Is Your Lifestyle Raising Blood Pressure? |
| Factors you have the ability to change |
| Heart Disease the No. 1 Killer Worldwide |
| Low-cost, effective treatment programs are needed, researcher says |
| 'Eat to Your Heart's Content' |
| Learn more about the best heart-healthy dietary options |
| Actemra Approved for Certain Blood Vessel Inflammation |
| Drug will treat adults with a condition called vasculitis |
| Meth Addicts' Hearts May Improve If They Quit |
| Only those who stopped using the drug reaped cardiac benefits, researchers say |
| Astronauts' Blood Vessels Less Efficient on Long Missions: Study |
| Finding could lead to preventive treatments for space travel and even here on Earth |
| Mechanical Heart Valve Noise May Mean Sleepless Nights |
| Some even report that others can hear the sound, study finds |
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