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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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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.
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Health News
| Heart Attack Help? There's an App for That |
| Emergency medicine specialist says technology's potential in health care remains largely untapped |
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2016 Smartphones, apps and other digital technology could speed emergency care to people suffering a heart complication or stroke, says a new report from the American Heart Association.
When someone is ... » Read the full article |
| Another Potential Use for Statins? |
| In stroke patients, the cholesterol-lowering drugs might reduce infection risk, study says |
TUESDAY, June 21, 2016 Scientists believe they've discovered another property of cholesterol-lowering statins. The drugs may significantly reduce the risk of infection in stroke patients, a new study suggests.
Researchers ... » Read the full article |
| Long Work Hours May Hurt Your Health |
| At the job more than 60 hours a week had most damaging effects on women's well-being, study finds |
TUESDAY, June 21, 2016 Years of working long hours may help you climb the career ladder, but those hours may take a steep toll on your health -- and that's especially true for women, new research says.
"People who habitual... » Read the full article |
| Could Eating More Whole Grains Help You Live Longer? |
| Three servings a day lessens risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study suggests |
MONDAY, June 13, 2016 Health experts have long urged people to swap their processed white grains for the whole-grain variety, and new research suggests that advice might help you live longer.
Researchers found that people ... » Read the full article |
| Healthy Fats in Mediterranean Diet Won't Boost Weight |
| Vegetable oils, nuts can be a part of a healthful diet, experts say |
MONDAY, June 6, 2016 An eating plan that includes healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts isn't likely to cause weight gain, a new study finds.
That's good news for people who'd prefer to try the Mediterranean diet -- whic... » Read the full article |
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| 6 Ways Women Can Take Care of Their Tickers |
| Currently, 1 in 4 American women dies from heart disease, CDC says |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| Marriage a Boost for Heart Attack Survivors |
| Post-discharge support is critical, study says |
| Mixed News on Drinking and Heart Health |
| Booze may reduce heart attack odds, but up likelihood of atrial fibrillation, study says |
| Aspirin Not Enough for Atrial Fibrillation |
| Blood thinners -- not aspirin -- dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say |
| Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease a Dangerous Combo |
| Prognosis may be worse than previously believed, study suggests |
| Spikes in Blood Pressure Don't Always Need ER Care |
| Most cases of 'hypertensive urgency' can be treated safely in doctor's office, large study finds |
| Middle-Age Fitness Helps Ward Off Stroke Later |
| Study finds this one thing reduces risk by 37 percent |
| Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise |
| Of all the things we as physicians can recommend for health, few provide as much benefit as physical activity (NY Times) |
| Health Tip: Make Time for Fitness |
| Exercise at home or between tasks |
| Just 6 Percent of Chest Pain Cases in ER Are Life-Threatening: Study |
| Muscle strains, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues often to blame. But better to play it safe and get it checked out. |
| Heart Disease Down Among Over-40 Americans |
| Better control of risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure likely behind the change |
| ...But, Progress Against Heart Deaths Starting to Wane, Report Warns |
| Obesity, diabetes epidemics may be to blame, doctors say |
| Most Americans Are Eating Better |
| But government programs needed to improve overall diet for many, researchers say |
| Breast-Feeding a Boon to Preemies' Hearts: Study |
| Improvements seen in function and size 20 years later |
| Shouting? The 'Silent Treatment'? How Spouses Argue Linked to Physical Ills |
| Study suggests couples' disagreements may spur problems like back pain, heart trouble |
| Opioid Painkillers Raise Deadly Heart Risks for Some: Study |
| Much of the risk for early death was related to cardiovascular complications, not overdoses |
| Sleep Apnea Tied to Complications After Angioplasty |
| Nightly breathing troubles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke following the coronary procedure |
| Women Get Worse Cardiac Arrest Care Than Men: Study |
| They need to be treated as aggressively as men when their hearts stop, experts say |
| Irregular Heartbeat More Deadly in Blacks: Study |
| They were twice as likely to suffer stroke, heart failure and death than whites with atrial fibrillation |
| Diabetes Ups Risk of Heart Attack Death |
| Study points to need for better coordinated care, more effective use of medications, cardiology specialist says |
| Diabetes Drug Victoza May Help the Heart: Study |
| Daily, injected medication shows 'encouraging' results in international trial |
| Diabetes Plus Kidney Problems May Raise Heart Risks |
| Odds of death due to heart disease 15 percent higher in black Americans with both conditions, study finds |
| 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? |
| Eat To Your Heart's Content |
| Common sense guidance to heart healthy diets |
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