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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| Want to Stay Slim? Leave the Car at Home |
| Driving to work, rather than walking, cycling or public transit, tied to extra pounds in study |
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2014 Leaving the car at home and getting to work by walking, cycling or public transit is good for your health, a new study indicates.
Researchers looked at thousands of... » Read the full article |
| Good Neighbors Are Good for Your Heart, Study Says |
| People who felt like they were a part of their community had lower risk of heart attack |
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2014 Having good neighbors may reduce your heart attack risk, new research suggests.
The study included more than 5,000 U.S. adults, average age 70, who were followed for f... » Read the full article |
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| Drug Gives 'New Hope' Against Heart Failure |
| Experimental medication beat standard treatment at reducing hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths |
| Daily Exercise May Halve Risk for Heart Failure, Study Says |
| Higher levels of activity reap greater benefits, researchers find |
| Learn More About Heart Failure |
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| New Cholesterol Medication Shows Promise In Cutting Number Of Heart Attacks, Stroke |
| Alirocumab is part of a new class of drugs that lower LDL and could help cut cardiovascular risks for patients. These drugs could be available as early as 2015 (NY Times/Reuters) |
| No Clear Winner Among Popular Diets, Analysis Finds |
| Researchers saw little difference when it came to weight loss after one year |
| Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat for Weight Loss, Heart Health: Study |
| Still, experts agree there's no one-size-fits-all diet |
| Advice From a Vegan Cardiologist (NY Times) |
| ACC President-Elect Cites Benefits Of Vegetarian Diets |
| Is Moderation of Salt Intake the Proper Goal? (NY Times) |
| As with most things in life, perhaps extremes are the enemy and a dash of salt might not do harm for most |
| Confused About Heart Healthy Eating? |
| Click here for sensible balanced dietary advice |
| Health Tip: Dressing for Fitness Success |
| Clothing should be loose, lightweight |
| Health Tip: Warm Up Before Exercise |
| It boosts metabolism before activity |
| Health Tip: Feeding Your Body Essential Nutrients |
| Here's what you should be eating (it's not just what you shouldn't eat) for more than good heart health but for great overall health |
| New App May Save Lives Of People Stricken By Cardiac Arrest (LA Times) |
| App links CPR trainees to cardiac arrest victims |
| High Blood Pressure in Middle Age, Weaker Brain Later? |
| Study shows a link, but it's unclear if medications in midlife will ward off dementia |
| Study: Aspirin Might Work Instead of Warfarin for Deep Vein Clots |
| But heart experts say it's not a preferred or ideal choice when needed for long-term and still is not an alternative in the short-term treatment. |
| Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Cancer, Study Shows |
| Taking low-dose pill each day fights numerous malignancies, and benefits outweigh any risk |
| Statins May Aid Survival From Colon Cancer |
| Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs was linked to a 29 percent reduction in risk of cancer death in study |
| For Heart Attack Survivors, More Exercise Isn't Always Better, Study Says |
| Excessive walking, running may lose protective effect |
| Common Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Risks for Surgery Patients |
| People with atrial fibrillation have higher odds for stroke after an operation, study finds |
| Could Chiropractic Manipulation of Your Neck Trigger a Stroke? |
| American Heart Association releases statement saying risk may be increased if artery wall is torn |
| Mental Decline Often Precedes a Stroke, Study Finds |
| Study suggests assessing seniors' memory, thinking skills to identify those at risk |
| Children Prescribed Growth Hormone May Face Stroke Risk Later: Study |
| Parents should discuss pros and cons of treatment with their child's doctor |
| Health Tip: Help Prevent Stroke |
| Things you can do to lower your risk |
| Antibiotic Might Raise Heart Risks for Some: Study |
| People with underlying heart rhythm disorders may want to avoid clarithromycin |
| Can a 5 Minute Test Help Determine If I Am At Risk for a Heart Attack? |
| Learn more about CardioHealth |
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