Tag Archives: Heart Health

Laughter not only feels good, it’s good for your heart

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Having a good laugh helps relieve stress and benefits your blood vessels, according to yet another expert.

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Taking small breaks from sitting may help heart and metabolic health

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Does lunch in front of a computer make us eat more? Two of my recent blogs warned of sitting too long in front of a computer at work: Does lunch in front of a computer make us eat more? Computer … Continue reading →

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Loneliness harms blood pressure

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Like happiness, loneliness is contagious In my book, the 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, one of the ten essentials of health I write about is “avoiding loneliness like the plague.” I say, “Avoiding loneliness and pursuing healthy relationships can … Continue reading →

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What to Do When Heart Disease Hurts Your Sex Life

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Walt Larimore

This article, from Health.com, will be, I would think, very helpful for married couples where one or both spouses has cardiovascular disease. It answers a number of common questions my patients ask: If movies and soap operas are anything to … Continue reading →

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Scientists link BPA in plastics to heart disease

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Walt Larimore

#mce_temp_url#With disagreement over baby bottle chemical (bisphenol A), what’s a parent to do? Reuters Health in London is reporting that exposure to a chemical found in plastic containers is linked to heart disease. Scientists researching bisphenol A, known as BPA, … Continue reading →

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Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes’ Hearts with EKGs

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

A very interesting new study may change my practice. I’ve been doing sports medicine for nearly 30 years, 10 of those as a volunteer physician with the US Olympic Committee and as a subspecialist with a Certificate of Added Qualification … Continue reading →

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Women who want to live longer need to become more optimistic

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In my new book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, (available about 9/1//09I discuss how “toxic attitudes” can lead to disease, dysfuntion, and disorder. Now, a new study shows how optimism, at least in females, can lead to improved health … Continue reading →

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Daily Glass of Orange Juice Is Heart Smart

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Walt Larimore

An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but orange juice may be good at the job, too. An antioxidant in orange juice called hesperidin improves blood vessel function and helps lower a person’s risk of heart … Continue reading →

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Study indicates inexpensive polypill pill may significantly reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Should you consider it?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Walt Larimore

On the March 30th edition of the ABC World News, Charles Gibson reported, “Some of the country’s leading heart doctors heard results” yesterday at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference “about … just one pill that could revolutionize the … Continue reading →

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How You Can Eat Heart-Healthy Food While Eating Out – What to enjoy, what to avoid

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Eating out doesn’t have to mean consuming foods that contribute to heart disease. Recently Men’s Health magazine Editor Peter Moore discussed healthy options in three different types of cuisines, Italian, Mexican, and Chinese, and talked about menu “warning” words that can … Continue reading →

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What a woman’s heart needs, at every age

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in the US. While 8 million women have it,  you can take specific steps to protect your heart starting at an early age. What’s more, a new study shows that in recent … Continue reading →

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