Tag Archives: heart attack
Sex poses little risk for heart attack survivors
The American Heart Association answered the question” of when it is safe to resume sex following a heart attack “with new guidelines.”
Posted in General Health, Heart Health
Tagged heart attack, sexual health, sexual satisfaction
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Risk of cardiac arrest for marathon participants is very, very small
The Wall Street Journal reports that new research suggests that the risk of cardiac arrest for those participating in marathons may be very small.
Posted in Heart Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged exercise, heart attack, physical exercise, running
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Grief linked to heart attack risk
On its website, ABC News reports, “Scientists have found new evidence that grief might actually break your heart.”
Posted in Heart Health, Mental Health
Tagged bereavment, broken heart, grief, heart attack, MI, myocardial infarct
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Some NSAIDs potentially dangerous for heart attack survivors
When heart attack survivors or those with heart disease take certain pain relievers it puts them at higher risk for heart attack or death according to a new study in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association.
Posted in General Health, Heart Health
Tagged heart attack, heart attack prevention, heart disease, NSAID side effects, NSAIDs, oral NSAID, preventing heart attack, preventing heart disease
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Cardiovascular safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
I’m surprised how many of my patients are NOT aware of the potential cardiovascular risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve). If you’re in their camp, don’t miss this report:
The ABCs of CPR Rearranged to “CAB”
Every shopping season we all hear a wrenching story or two of someone who dies of a heart attack at a mall with people standing around but NOT offering help. I think it’s not only because so many have not … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health
Tagged compression-only CPR, CPR, heart attack
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Can Calcium Supplements Cause Heart Attacks?
Calcium supplements are coming under scrutiny due to concerns that they might increase heart attacks. A new study shows that patients over 40 who take 500 mg/day or more of calcium have an increased risk of heart attack. And, the … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged calcium, heart attack, heart attack prevention, preventing heart attack, vitamin D
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Too many women experiencing heart attack symptoms fail to call 911
In the USA Today Your Health column, Kim Painter points out that an American Heart Association survey reveals that “just over half of” the female respondents “said they would” call 911 in the event of heart attack symptoms. “Instead, many … Continue reading
Four lifestyle choices reduce risk of chronic disease 80 percent
What an interesting new study. It concludes that to dramatically reduce your healthcare costs, to lengthen your life, to improve the quality of your life, and, in short, to have a happier and more highly healthy life, you need to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health, Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Woman's Health
Tagged Cancer, diabetes, exercise, health, healthcare costs, healthy diet, heart attack, Obesity, physical activity, quality of life, smoking, stroke, tobacco
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More reasons to consider having your vitamin D level checked – you may think better and have less arthritis
Low vitamin D levels may impair thinking and adequate vitamin D levels may help prevent knee osteoarthritis, according to two studies released this last week. Both of these studies, added to the others I’ve discussed in this blog in the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged arthritis, arthritis prevention, heart attack, heart attack prevention, knee arthritis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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FDA Approves Triple-Drug Antihypertensive Polypill – Should you consider a polypill?
Hidden behind all of the Swine flu news stories is this one – which I feel is significantly more important when it comes to public health. The FDA just gave its official thumbs-up to an antihypertensive polypill. Could this pave … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Woman's Health
Tagged HBP, heart attack, heart attack prevention, high blood pressure, HTN, hypertension, polypill, stroke, stroke prevention
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Study indicates inexpensive polypill pill may significantly reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Should you consider it?
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
Posted in Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged ACE inhibitor, American College of Cardiology, aspirin, atenolol, beta-blocker, blood pressure, diuretic, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, heart rate, polypill, ramipril, simvastatin, stroke, thiazide
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Gardening Not Only Saves Money, It’s Highly Healthy
I don’t know about your part of the world, but here in Colorado, the weather was downright balmy last week. And on Friday spring was sprung! These facts turned my and Barb’s minds toward preparing for this year’s gardening. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Woman's Health
Tagged anger, depression, exercise, gardening, heart attack, hostility, self-esteem
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Are multivitamins helpful or harmful when it comes to preventing chronic diseases?
According to the LA Times, “a spate of high-profile studies published in the last few years shows that a variety of popular supplements — including calcium, selenium, and vitamins A, C and E — don’t do anything to reduce the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged antioxidants, B vitamins, bone health, breast cancer, calcium, Cancer, colon polyps, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, heart attack, heart attack prevention, heart disease, heart disease prevention, multivitamins, prostate cancer, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E
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Inexpensive blood test identifies people with a normal cholesterol at risk for heart attack, stroke – and a statin medicine may save lives and change preventive medicine
Whew! This is long title describing the remarkable results of a study, just announced at the American Heart Association’s meeting in New Orleans, which showed that AstraZeneca’s cholesterol fighting Crestor (rosuvastatin) slashed deaths, heart attacks, strokes, and artery-clearing procedures in … Continue reading
Vitamin D may protect against heart attack
In yet another study of vitamin D, Reuters is reporting a study where scientists found that low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk for heart attack. Researchers studied medical records and blood samples from 454 men … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines, Heart Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged breast cancer, Cancer, colon cancer, Harvard Medical School, heart attack, macular degeneration, muscle weakness, peripheral arterial disease, Thomas Wang, tuberculosis, vitamin D
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