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Hello, here is your August 2018 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Our monthly newsletter is intended to raise awareness of heart health-related issues and to encourage our readers to be educated and to take charge of their health and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. One of a doctor’s primary obligations is to educate patients. In fact the origin of the word ‘doctor’ is (via Old French) from the Latin doctor which means ‘teacher’ (from docere ‘teach’).
This complimentary monthly educational service is for our patients and their families but please forward it to anyone who might find it of interest. Click here to enter our website and learn more about our practice. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
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
Drs. Caren and Urman are proud to be Attending Cardiologists in the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute - recognized as a Top 5 Heart Program in the nation for 2017 - 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
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 the Western US
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August 03, 2018
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| Affected by the Valsartan Heart Drug Recall? Here's What to Do |
| We have been doing our best working with our patients affected. If you take valsartan and have not confirmed if your medication is affected, please read this carefully for guidance and contact us if your valsartan is part of the recall or if you have any concerns or questions. Certainly, there is no reason to panic and DO NOT just stop taking your medication but we will work with you to either get another valsartan product not affected by this recall or an alternative treatment option. |
| More Evidence That Supplements Won't Help Your Heart |
| There's another study suggesting that the vitamin and mineral supplements bought by millions of Americans do nothing to stave off heart disease. This should encourage people to focus on the real issues like diet, exercise, [and] smoking cessation |
| Health Tip: Understanding Antioxidants |
| People who eat more fruit and veggies (prime sources of antioxidants) may be at lower risk of developing conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Yet antioxidant supplements, on the other hand, actually may be harmful. So eat lots of fruit and veggies, but don't take axtioxidant supplements as an alternative to a healthy diet |
| Steroid Abuse Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Strokes |
| It all started when a 60-year-old bodybuilder ignored his doctor's advice to stop using hazardous anabolic steroids... |
| Men's Testosterone Supplements May Be Losing Appeal |
| The "low-T" craze appears to be waning, with fewer men in the United States turning to testosterone therapy as a way to stave off aging and sexual decline. This likely is related to evidence that hormone therapy could increase men's risk of heart health issues and prostate cancer |
| HIV Doubles Heart Disease Risk |
| People with HIV are twice as likely to develop heart disease than those without the AIDS-causing virus |
| For Dieters, More Protein Equals More Satisfaction |
| If you feel less than satisfied on a restricted-calorie diet, a protein boost just might be the answer |
| For Protein & Your Heart, Pick Quality Over Quantity |
| The good-quality proteins people should be looking for, include non-fried fish, lower-fat dairy and plant-based proteins, like soy and quinoa |
| Health Tip: Eat Whole Grains |
| Whole grains are an important part of a balanced diet and can help reduce your risk of developing some chronic diseases including heart disease |
| Treating Depression May Prevent Repeat Heart Attack |
| It's common for heart attack survivors to develop depression. Now a new trial has found that antidepressant treatment may help those patients avoid a second heart attack |
| After a Heart Attack, Return to Work Can Be Good Medicine |
| Returning to work after a heart attack often requires patients to clear unexpected psychological hurdles in addition to the physical ones they already face. But the effort could pay off. Research suggests going back to work can be critical to fighting off depression and improving overall health, in addition to avoiding financial hardships |
| Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Be Weapon Against Ovarian Cancer |
| Daily low-dose aspirin -- the type many older women already take to help their hearts -- could help women avoid ovarian cancer or boost their survival should it develop |
| Health Tip: Get Active |
| Regular exercise can help improve your quality of life, and reduce your risk for developing chronic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease |
| Exercise May Lower Your Risk of Cancer in Addition to Lowering Your Risk of Heart Disease |
| Getting enough daily exercise can help prevent obesity, which increases a person's risk of developing cancer |
| 5 Ways to Push Yourself to Stay Fit |
| Continually progressing keeps exercise interesting and further increases your fitness level |
| Protect Your Heart and Health During 'Dog Days' of Summer |
| The stress of a hot day can increase the chance of dying from a heart attack or other heart conditions |
| ER Visits, Hospitalizations for AFib on the Rise |
| Emergency room visits for atrial fibrillation are soaring |
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