Saturday, April 6, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013

Heart Health

Know Your Heart?
True or False: People who do not get enough sleep are more than twice as likely as others to die of heart disease.
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Statins are the world´s most-prescribed class of medications. However the widespread use is not without critics. (Ricardo DeAratanha/ MCT)
Statin Side Effects Often Manageable: Study
People who quit may do better with different type or dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs
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Less Salt, More Potassium = Millions of Lives Saved
Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirm
Less Salt, More Potassium = Millions of Lives Saved
Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirm
Chronic Pain Often Follows Stroke
Study found the pain is also related to greater disability
Power walking just as effective as running for heart health
Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say
Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, stroke
Balding Men Could Face Higher Heart Risks, Study Finds
But not those with a receding hairline, say Japanese investigators who analyzed previous research
Black men with early hair loss may have a heightened risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report. (istockphoto.com)
For men: What your hair loss says about your heart health
But not those with a receding hairline, say Japanese investigators who analyzed previous research
U.S. Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer: Study
Annual bill now tops $200 billion, largely for long-term care, researchers say
Health Tip: Poor Sleep Can Hurt Your Heart...
... By increasing stress, among other factors
Eat fish, live longer?
Regularly eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids might lengthen your life, new research suggests.
Statins are the world´s most-prescribed class of medications. However the widespread use is not without critics. (Ricardo DeAratanha/ MCT)
Statin Side Effects Often Manageable: Study
People who quit may do better with different type or dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warn
More Dietary Fiber Might Help Thwart Stroke: Study
Simple measures include adding fruits, veggies to your diet, experts say
Modest Cardiac Benefit From Chelation Therapy Not Enough to OK Use: Experts
New study shows slight effect, but arduous 'leaching' treatment has side effects, doctors say
New method may help pinpoint start of menopause
Doctors could use information to start preventive treatment for bone loss, researcher says
Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure
Noninvasive method found accurate in small, early study
Stress During Pregnancy May Raise Heart Defect Risk for Baby
Large Danish study looked at women who had lost a close relative while expecting
FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation of Public Defibrillators
Agency isn't recalling the cardiac-arrest devices, but wants to require pre-market approval
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