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Ancient Chinese Practice Lowers BP as Well as Meds
An ancient Chinese mind-body practice can lower a person's blood pressure as well as medication or a program of brisk walking, a new study says. Baduanjin is a widely practiced eight-movement sequence that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and meditation.The...
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Most Women Unaware Heart Disease Is Top Risk
February is American Heart Month, a nationwide observance highlighting cardiovascular disease and the urgent need for prevention and early detection. Yet studies show only 56% of women know that heart disease - not cancer - is their No. 1 killer. Research also indicates...
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Key Test to Assess Your Heart Disease Risk
Most people have their cholesterol checked each year to assess their risk of heart disease. But a growing number of cardiologists say another test - one that measures a protein called apoB - may provide a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk. Apolipoprotein B (apoB)...
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Bedroom Temp Matters More for Sleep With Age
Ever find yourself tossing and turning on a warm night, flipping the pillow over and hoping sleep finally comes New research published in the journal BMC Medicine, suggests the temperature of your bedroom may play a bigger role in how well you rest, especially as you get...
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Study Uncovers How Severe Flu Damages the Heart
Researchers believe they now understand how severe cases of influenza damage the heart, providing an explanation for the annual uptick in heart attacks during flu season. "We have known for years that the frequency of heart attacks increases during flu season, yet outside of...
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Experimental Drug Slashes Triglyceride Levels
An experimental drug called TLC-2716 dramatically reduced triglyceride levels in a short clinical trial, cutting them by about 40% overall - and by as much as 60% in people who started with higher levels. High triglycerides are considered dangerous because they raise the...
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Apple Watch Might Not Alert Seniors to Hypertension
A new feature of the Apple Watch allows the device to passively track blood flow and notify users they might have high blood pressure. However, folks who don't receive such a warning from their smartwatch should not assume their blood pressure is healthy, a new study...
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Eat This Food for Two Days to Lower Cholesterol
Eating oatmeal for just two days may deliver lasting health benefits, including lower LDL "bad" cholesterol, improved blood pressure, and modest weight loss. In one small study, LDL levels dropped by an average of 10%, and participants lost nearly five pounds. These benefits...
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Statin Drugs Safer Than Package Warnings Suggest
Packaging for cholesterol-lowering statin drugs come with a disturbingly long list of potential side effects. But don't be scared - statins cause hardly any of the side effects listed in these warnings, a new evidence review says. Taking a statin didn't cause any meaningful...
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AI-Powered Stethoscope Better Detects Heart Issues
An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled stethoscope more than doubles a doctor's ability to detect heart murmurs, a symptom of severe heart disease, a new study says. Doctors armed with the AI-powered stethoscope accurately identified heart valve disease 92% of the time,...
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Full-Fat Cheese May Lower Dementia Risk
A 25-year Swedish study found that people who ate full-fat cheese and did not carry a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease were 13% to 17% less likely to develop the condition. According to Science Daily, researchers followed nearly 25,000 participants, of whom 3,208...
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Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Stroke Risk
People who follow a Mediterranean diet might lower their risk of stroke, a new study reports. Overall, women who stuck most closely to an eating pattern resembling the Mediterranean diet had an 18% lower risk of any sort of stroke, researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal...
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Experimental Pill Lowers LDL Cholesterol by 60%
A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins, researchers reported Wednesday. It's still experimental but the pill helps rid the body of cholesterol in a way that today can be done...
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Stroke Rehab Focused on 'Good' Arm More Effective
Stroke rehabilitation might be focusing on the wrong side of a survivor's body, a new study says. Traditional rehab focuses on restoring strength and movement to the side of the body impaired by a stroke, researchers said. But therapy targeted toward a stroke survivor's...
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High Blood Pressure Uncontrolled in 4 of 5 in US
Four out of 5 American adults with high blood pressure don't have their condition under control, putting them at increased risk for heart disease and dementia, a new study says. About 79% of people with high blood pressure have failed to get it down to a healthier level,...
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Stroke Signs Missed in Pregnant, Postpartum Women
Many pregnant and postpartum women who suffer a stroke had warning signs that health care professionals missed, a new study says. More than 25% went to a doctor for stroke-related symptoms within the month prior to their stroke, but did not receive a timely diagnosis,...
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About Catherine O'Hara's Rare Disorder
Emmy award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara passed away last Friday at the age of 71 after what her representatives said was a "brief illness." The "Schitt's Creek" star had revealed earlier that she suffered from a rare congenital disorder.Dextrocardia with situs inversus,...
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Dr. Crandall: Will AI Replace Doctors
Elon Musk recently ignited debate across the medical world after suggesting that artificial intelligence could make medical school "pointless. The provocative remark has sparked questions among patients and professionals alike: Is AI really poised to replace doctors
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Experimental Diabetes Drug Fights Heart Disease
An experimental drug originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes may also help combat heart disease, according to new research. An international team of scientists found that the drug, known as IC7Fc, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels while reducing inflammation...
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Brewed Tea Tied to Lower Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Risk
If green tea is already part of your daily routine, you may be giving your health a boost without even realizing it. New research suggests that drinking tea, especially green tea, is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and several types of cancer. It...
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Electromagnetic Pulses Improve Stroke Recovery
Stroke survivors might benefit from electromagnetic pulses that stimulate their brains and spur on their recovery, a new study says. This treatment - called electromagnetic network-targeted field (ENTF) therapy - significantly reduced disability in stroke survivors when...
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Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, But Can Change
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night - when most of the population is winding down or already asleep - have poorer overall heart health than the average person."It is not like,...
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Burning Wood Indoors Tied to Heart, Lung Disease
Lighting a fire on a cold winter night can feel cozy. But a new study suggests it may also harm your health, even if you don't burn the wood yourself. Researchers at Northwestern University found that home wood burning is responsible for about 22% of outdoor fine particle...
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Gout Drugs Also Lower Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Gout patients could be getting some heart-healthy added benefits from managing their condition effectively, a new study says. Drugs that lower uric acid levels in the blood also appear to reduce a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers reported Jan. 26 in JAMA...
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Trees Lower Heart Disease Risk in Cities
Trees - but not grass or other greenery - are associated with a lower risk of heart disease in cities, a new study says. People living in urban areas with more trees have a 4% lower risk of heart disease, researchers will report in the February issue of the journal...