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September 2, 2022
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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. It usually is sent out the first Friday morning of each month with occasional additional special editions as well or with adjustments to our delivery schedule during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.
Cedars Heart Program Remains # 1 in Callifornia Top 3 in the US and Best in the West Top 10 in the World
...and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is the #1 hospital in Los Angeles, California and # 2 in the nation
| Meet Dr Arash Nayeri
Drs Caren and Urman and all of the COR Medical Group team are pleased to introduce you to Dr. Arash Nayeri. Dr. Nayeri did his cardiology training at UCLA Medical Center and has worked with us for over a year in covering our patients hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai. He joined us in the office full time July 1. Click here to learn more about Dr Nayeri
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| Following a Heart-Healthy Diet and Lifestyl |
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In Focus
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» What Goes Into a Mediterranean Diet, and How to Get Started
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In general, that pattern includes: - Fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Nuts, beans and whole grains.
- Olive oil as the principal source of fats, as opposed to butter or margarine.
- Fish and other seafood.
- Limiting consumption of red and processed meat, sugary sweets, processed foods and some dairy.
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» Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe?
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Studies have found caffeine can do both good and harm. People who regularly drink coffee may be less likely to develop chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and some cancers. A few studies suggest they are less likely to die from heart disease and other illnesses.
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» A Switch to Salt Substitute Could Slash Your Heart Risks
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Swapping salt out for the salt substitute potassium chloride lowers blood pressure, and thereby the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease,
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» Red Meat Raises Your Heart Risk, and Scientists May Know Why
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A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people often think, new research suggests
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» Steps to Long Life: Short Walk Each Day Helps Folks Over 85
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It’s never too late to benefit from regular walks. A new study suggests that a 10-minute daily stroll can prolong life in folks well into their 80s and beyond.
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» Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID
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Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19
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» Can You Trust That At-Home Covid Test Result?
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Testing discrepancies appear to be increasinglyk common with Omicron and its subvariants, leading many to wonder what to do (Wall Street Journal)
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» How You Feel About Aging Could Affect Health. Here's How to Keep the Right Attitude
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Is age really just a state of mind? Perhaps not the number, but how we age might be. A growing body of research suggests a person's mindset – how they feel about growing old – may predict how much longer and how well they live as the years go by.
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» Health Conditions a Dentist Might Find That Have Nothing to Do With Your Teeth
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A visit to the dentist's office could provide a glimpse into your heart and brain health
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» Having Ideal Heart Health May Lessen the Risk for Brain Vessel Disease
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Maintaining excellent cardiovascular health may lower the risk for abnormalities in the small vessels of the brain
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» New Report Details What to Know About Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms
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Symptoms of cardiovascular problems run the gamut. Some – like chest pain during a heart attack or a droopy face during a stroke – are sudden and severe, while others last years with varying intensity. Factors such as sex, cognitive function and depression can complicate the recognition or diagnosis of symptoms
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» Dietary Supplements: Are You Throwing Money Away?
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Many have a mistaken belief in the effectiveness of supplements, which for the most part don't help folks live longer or healthier lives
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» Gout Flare-Ups Could Raise Heart Risk for Weeks After
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When gout flares up, the joint pain is often excruciating. But that's not the only worry tied to this common inflammatory arthritic condition
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» Biggest Study Yet Finds No Link Between Statins, Muscle Aches
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Cholesterol-lowering statins are proven lifesavers, but they’ve also gained a reputation for causing muscle aches and pains in a good number of patients. That reputation is undeserved, according to a new large-scale analysis of data from nearly two dozen clinical trials of statins
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» Lupus, MS and Other Autoimmune Disorders Raise Heart Risks
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Research has linked heart disease to specific autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Now, a huge study shows that autoimmune diseases as a group increase your chances of developing heart ills
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» Paxlovid Cuts Covid Deaths Among Older People, Israeli Study Finds
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Among patients under 65, however, the drug made little difference in hospitalization or death rates (New York Times)
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» FDA Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots, Targeting Omicron Subvariants
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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first redesign of coronavirus vaccines since they were rolled out in late 2020, setting up millions of Americans to receive new booster doses targeting Omicron subvariants as soon as next week (New York Times)
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» A Simple Rule for Planning Your Fall Booster Shot
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Everyone will probably gain something from the updated vaccines. Here's how to make the most of it (The Atlantic). Doses of the new booster are expected to be widely available in the community, including at local pharmacies, clinical and county sites. You can obtain the updated booster 2 - 3 months after your last booster shot or after completing the original vaccination series. You can get either the Moderna or Pfizer updated booster regardless of which brand you got for your previous booster or original vaccination series.
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Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
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reastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the ...
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Get Moving! Any Sports Can Lower Seniors' Odds of Early Death
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Here's a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or grab your tennis racket.
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Medical Marijuana for Pain Is Linked to Slight Rise in Heart Trouble
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People who use medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a slightly heightened risk of heart arrhythmias, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among 1.6 million people with chronic pain, those prescribed
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Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss
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"You can't run from the fork."It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.But is that true for everyone? New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant ...
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Are High-Tech Blood Pressure Monitors Really Worth It?
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When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less.This is the main finding of a
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Abnormal Upper Heart Chamber May Boost Dementia Risk
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Self-Employed Women Are Often Healthier: Study
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Women who are their own bosses might have healthier hearts to show for it, a new study suggests.The study, of more than 4,600 working U.S. women, found that those who were self-employed typically got more exercise and were less likely to be
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Loneliness Can Be a Real Heartbreaker, Cardiac Experts Warn
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p>FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death from either, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) warns.The statement also high ...
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