Relax Your Way To Lower Blood Pressure Reported September 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Looking for a drug-free way to lower your blood pressure? The solution may be as simple as taking a few deep breaths. A new study found an audio relaxation program with background sounds of ocean waves and a calming voice lowered blood pressure more than Mozart music in a group of … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Health News
Single Dose of Antibiotics Before Surgery Enough to Prevent Infection
Single Dose of Antibiotics Before Surgery Enough to Prevent Infection Reported November 22, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Giving patients a single dose of antibiotics before a surgery seems to prevent infections just as well as giving them the drugs for 24-hours. Prophylactic antibiotics (preventive … [Read more...]
Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Dont Last
Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Dont Last Reported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) There are a variety of treatments available to help people quit smoking, but evidence shows their effects are not long lasting. A team of researchers at McGill University and the University of Montreal tested six products varenicline, nicotine nasal spray, buprotion (Wellbutrin), nicotine … [Read more...]
Taking Steps After a Stroke
Taking Steps After a StrokeReported April 27, 2009 HOPE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surviving a stroke is only the beginning of the battle. Walking again is at the top of the wish list for those trying to recover. More than half of stroke survivors have difficulty walking on their own or can't get around at all. For some, electricity may speed up the … [Read more...]
Statins ‘halve risk of heart attack in healthy women’
Statins 'halve risk of heart attack in healthy women' Reported November 19, 2009 Statins can halve the risk of cardiovascular disease in women who would not normally be considered for treatment, says a recent analysis. An analysis of data from women from the JUPITER trial found 20 mg rosuvastatin treatment reduced their risk of cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Advisory on Using Pain Medication
Advisory on Using Pain Medication Reported March 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you confused about what painkillers to take following recent arguing over the safety of COX-2 inhibitors? The American Heart Association's new science advisory on the use of COX-2 inhibitors and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]
Bad Marriages Break Womens Hearts
Bad Marriages Break Womens Hearts Reported March 09, 2009 Researchers who studied marital strain, depression and risk factors for heart disease among 276 couples who had been married on average 20 years find the combination of martial strain and depression ups the chances women will suffer from metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as high blood pressure, … [Read more...]
Bypassing the Blues
Bypassing the Blues Reported November 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients who were screened for depression after surgery and then cared for by a nurse-led team of health care specialists via telephone reported improved quality of life and physical function compared to those who received their doctors' usual … [Read more...]
Contraceptives Safe, But Questions Remain
Contraceptives Safe, But Questions Remain Reported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oral contraceptives are used by 80 percent of women at some point in their lives. The pills are generally safe, but experts warn some risks and benefits have yet to be examined. A recent journal article by experts at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute provides insight into hormonal … [Read more...]
Large thighs ‘may protect heart’
Large thighs 'may protect heart' Reported September 04, 2009 The relationship remains even when body fat, smoking and blood cholesterol are taken into account, a Danish team says. Those with narrow thighs may not have enough muscle mass to deal with insulin properly, raising the risk of diabetes and, in turn, heart disease, they say. Experts … [Read more...]
Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes
Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes Reported October 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to non-exercisers, according to a new study. Researchers asked 265 stroke survivors with an average age of 68 about their exercise habits. They found those who exercised the … [Read more...]
Genetic Link Between Heart Disease, Common Dental Disease
Genetic Link Between Heart Disease, Common Dental DiseaseReported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) For the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease, according to a new study. German researchers said they have found a genetic variant situated on chromosome 9 that is shared … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss May Signal More Trouble
Hearing Loss May Signal More Trouble Reported June 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sudden loss of hearing may be a warning sign of a stroke and could foreshadow the condition as early as two years in advance. Researchers reviewed data on 1,423 patients five years after being hospitalized for an acute episode of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). They found those … [Read more...]
Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone Loss
Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone LossReported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loop diuretics -- commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension -- may cause hip bone loss in men, a new study reveals. Experts say taking loop diuretics potentially damages bones over time by increasing the amount of calcium excreted in urine. The medication was previously … [Read more...]
Higher Statin Dose Safely Reduces Stroke and Cardiac Arrest
Higher Statin Dose Safely Reduces Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Reported March 9, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results from a new study show lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) to below 100 milligrams per deciliter by increasing the dosage of a cholesterol-lowering drug is safe and results in fewer … [Read more...]
Kids Who Watch R-Rated Movies More Likely to Smoke
Kids Who Watch R-Rated Movies More Likely to Smoke Reported March 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kids who are allowed to watch R-rated movies are more likely to smoke, according to a new study. Children who watch these mature movies were more likely to believe that it's easy to get cigarettes, an attitude that has been linked to smoking in previous studies. Researchers … [Read more...]
Legacy Heart Center: New Screening Tests Can Detect Heart Problems Before They Are Life-Threatening
Legacy Heart Center: New Screening Tests Can Detect Heart Problems Before They Are Life-ThreateningReported February 05, 2008 PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New screening tests that were largely unavailable five years ago, can quickly and painlessly detect potential heart problems well before they become life-threatening, according to Legacy Heart Center managing partner … [Read more...]
Monitoring Hearts From Far Away
Monitoring Hearts From Far Away Reported August 24, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here are some cold heart facts: Our heart is the size of two fists. It's about 78 percent water and beats about 100,000 times a day. If it beats a lot more than that -- or a lot less -- you could be suffering from a condition called atrial … [Read more...]
New studies add weight to link between pre-eclampsia and heart disease
New studies add weight to link between pre-eclampsia and heart disease Reported November 04, 2007 Two studies, published together on bmj.com, add further weight to the theory that pre-eclampsia and cardiovascular diseases may share common causes or mechanisms. The first study finds that women who have had pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a more … [Read more...]
Moderate drinking and heart health
Moderate drinking and heart health Reported November 23, 2009 Yet another study has shown that long-term moderate drinking of alcohol may decrease the risk of heart disease in men by up to one-third. It also decreases the risk less often in women. Many of my friends are interested in such studies and it may be a topic of conversation at upcoming parties and … [Read more...]
Study: Blood Pressure Predicts Heart Disease
Study: Blood Pressure Predicts Heart Disease Reported January 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An inexpensive and non-invasive test can effectively indicate which kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of developing potentially fatal heart complications, according to a new study. Doctors use pulse pressure, an indicator of arterial stiffness and aging that is … [Read more...]
Insomnia linked to heart problems
Insomnia linked to heart problemsReported September 07, 2009 Researchers from the Université de Montréal have found a link between insomnia and cardiac problems. Twenty-four hour blood pressure monitoring was performed on individuals with insomnia, and the findings revealed insomnia raises blood pressure, and can lead to heart problems. According to Paola A. … [Read more...]
Apples at the Core of Good Health
Apples at the Core of Good HealthReported April 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether you bite them, cook them, slice them or top them with peanut butter, new research shows regular consumption of apples, applesauce and apple juice significantly reduces ones risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a defined as a cluster of three or more conditions including … [Read more...]
Heart disease risk factors on rise in Canada: study
Heart disease risk factors on rise in Canada: study Reported July 20, 2009 The prevalence of heart disease and its attendant risk factors hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are increasing in all age groups and most income groups in Canada, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The increasing prevalence of heart disease … [Read more...]
Cholesterol: Size Counts!
Cholesterol: Size Counts!Reported April 17, 2008 MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most American adults have had their cholesterol level checked, and most people know that number needs to be below 200; but that only tells part of the story. Some doctors say measuring how big or small your cholesterol particles are is just as important. Alan Scharf used to have high … [Read more...]
Defibrillation Doesnt Always Come Soon Enough
Defibrillation Doesnt Always Come Soon Enough Reported July 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The American Heart Association recommends that defibrillation be performed within two minutes of cardiac arrest. Wait any longer, and survival rates plummet. Previous studies have found factors associated with individual patients, such as being admitted to … [Read more...]
Go Nuts for Good Health
Go Nuts for Good Health Reported December 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Looking for a tastier way to be healthier? A new study suggests eating a traditional Mediterranean diet of cereals, vegetables, fruits and olive oil plus a daily serving of mixed nuts could be the key to better health. The study was designed for those looking to manage metabolic abnormalities, such … [Read more...]
How to Kick the Smoking Habit
How to Kick the Smoking Habit Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its statewide … [Read more...]
Link Between Urine Protein and Blood Clots
Link Between Urine Protein and Blood ClotsReported May 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) People who have higher levels of a certain protein in their urine may be more likely to experience dangerous blood clots in their legs or lungs. Thats the take home message from Dutch researchers who followed more than 8,500 people over about an 8-year period. Those with … [Read more...]
Low Carb Diet May Harm Heart
Low Carb Diet May Harm Heart Reported August 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Going low carb to lose weight? New research shows you may be jeopardizing your heart health by trading in carbohydrates for protein. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have come across a significant link between low-carbohydrate/high protein … [Read more...]