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March 6, 2020
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 310.659.0715
Cedars Sinai Medical Office Towers
8635 West Third Street Suite 890W
Los Angeles CA 90048
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter 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.
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What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus The coronavirus should have everyone's attention by now, health experts say. And people with heart disease have extra reasons to be alert.
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In Focus
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» Variety is Key for the Fittest Americans
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 Very fit American adults enjoy a wider range of physical activities than those who are less active
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» Is High Blood Pressure in First Pregnancy a Harbinger of Heart Trouble?
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 Having high blood pressure in a first pregnancy quadruples a woman's risk of heart attack or death from heart disease
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» What Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer and Heart Disease
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 Heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women – can sometimes be a complication of breast cancer treatment. Older women who survive breast cancer are more likely to die of heart disease than a cancer recurrence
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» Estrogen Therapy in Early Menopause May Help Keep Arteries Clear
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Taking an estrogen pill early in menopause could slow the progress of fatty buildups in the neck arteries, according to new research. Because hormone therapy carries some risks, it should not be used for the express purpose of trying to prevent cardiovascular disease. However, the results of this study are reassuring for the use of estrogen to treat women in early menopause who have bothersome hot flashes or night sweats and would have quality of life benefits from estrogen therapy
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» Bad Sleep, Bad Diet = Bad Heart?
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It's a dangerous equation: Poor sleep triggers a bad diet, and the two can equal a higher risk for obesity and heart disease in women
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» Radiation Treatment Is Hard on the Heart
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 Radiation therapy that targets cancers in the chest area can tax the heart and trigger high levels of fatigue, breathing problems and a reduced ability to exercise
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» Healthy 'Mediterranean Diet' Is Good for Your Microbiome
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 The Mediterranean diet is already considered one of the healthiest for your heart, and now scientists say it may give your gut bacteria a boost, too. The diet is typically high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, olive oil and fish, and low in red meat and saturated fats. The new study finds that older adults who eat a Mediterranean diet tend to have more types of gut bacteria linked with healthy aging
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» Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life
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 Grab your golf clubs. Spending a day on the green at least once a month may lower the risk of early death among older adults
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» After Heart Attack, Following Doctor's Orders Greatly Boosts Survival
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 Heart patients who follow all of their doctor's recommendations have a much lower risk of death than those who only follow some or most of them
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» Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?
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 Seniors who get the shingles vaccine may gain stroke protection as well, a new study suggests
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» Your Best Bet Against Heart Attack, Stroke? Lower Blood Pressure
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Millions of Americans with high blood pressure are at risk of heart attack and stroke, but just a few changes might cut that risk
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Olive Oil Could Help Lower Your Heart Disease Risk
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If you love to drizzle a bit of olive oil on your salad, a new study suggests a side benefit to that tasty fat: a lower risk of heart disease.
The research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that people who had more than half a t ...
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More Evidence That Ditching Red Meat Is Good for Your Heart
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If you want a longer, healthier life, try replacing that steak with beans, vegetables or whole grains -- but preferably not a fast-food veggie burger.
That's according to two preliminary studies by Harvard researchers. They found that people who e ...
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Unscrambling the Egg Data: One a Day Looks OK
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Go ahead and crack that egg. Eating one a day isn't likely to increase your risk of heart disease, researchers say.
The three-decade study showed no association between moderate egg consumption and risk of heart disease. The report -- led by a tea ...
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Fish Oil May Help Prevent Heart Disease, But Not Cancer: Study
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Every day, millions of Americans pop a fish oil supplement -- rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids -- in hopes it'll improve their health.
A big new data review suggests they may be half right: The supplements may slightly reduce a person's risk o ...
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Intense Exercise Can Trigger Heart Trouble in the Unprepared
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For most people, aerobic exercise is great. However, high-intensity exercise like running in marathons and triathlons can pose heart risks for those who have inadequate training.
Sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation and heart attacks are amo ...
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At High Risk for Heart Disease? Strict Blood Pressure Control Should Help
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If you're at high risk for heart disease, lowering your blood pressure below the standard target level may help extend your life, a new study suggests.
Specifically, a systolic blood pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg -- rather than the standa ...
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Blood Flow in Heart Differs in Men and Women
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How your blood flows through your heart may depend on whether you are a man or a woman, new research suggests.
For the study, researchers used a sophisticated imaging technique called 4D flow MRI to examine blood flow and to assess how it influenc ...
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Healthy Heart in Your 20s, Healthier Brain Decades Later
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A healthier heart in early adulthood could mean fewer thinking and memory problems later in life, a new study suggests.
"These results indicate that people need to pay close attention to their health even in their early 20s," said study author Dr. ...
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