Drug for Erectile Dysfunction Improves Heart Function in Young Heart-Disease Patients Nov 19, 2009
Researchers have announced that clinical trials identified underlying cardiovascular disease among men with erectile. (Sep. (Science Daily)
6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D Nov 19, 2009
"Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis, fractures, muscle strength and falls, and low levels of vitamin D have been associated with several kinds of cancers, and there may be a link with cardiovascular disease," she said. Adults would benefit from vitamin D supplements too, Heller said. (MEDLINEplus)
From Iraq to New York City: Marathon success for area veteran Nov 19, 2009
God has blessed me with amazing cardiovascular fitness. Zelman has been helped by his wife, Lorna. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful anti-oxidant which, according to the American Dietic Association, reduces the risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Nutrionists say the body absorbs lycopene better from processed tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce and tomato juice, rather than fresh tomatoes. (CNN -- International)
Ancients 'had heart disease too' Nov 18, 2009
The X-rays were checked by five experienced cardiovascular imaging physicians on the team. AN ANCIENT MUMMY HEART CASE The most ancient mummy diagnosed with atherosclerosis was Lady Raj She lived for 30 to 40 years around 1530 BC She was nursemaid to Queen Ahmose Nefertari She predated Moses by 300 years and King Tutankhamun by 200. (BBC News -- Africa)
Transcendental Meditation Helped Heart Disease Patients Lower Cardiac Disease Risks by 50 Percent Nov 18, 2009
According to Robert Schneider, M.D., FACC, lead author and director of the Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention, "Previous research on Transcendental Meditation has shown reductions in blood pressure, psychological stress, and other risk factors for heart disease, irrespective of ethnicity. But this is the first controlled clinical trial to show that long-term practice of this particular stress reduction program reduces the incidence of clinical cardiovascular events, that is heart... (Science Daily)
Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks Nov 18, 2009
MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- A moderate-fat diet may work better than a low-fat regimen for people suffering from metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, new research finds. "This is a good study that essentially confirms that the current recommendations are appropriate," said Alice Lichtenstein, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association (AHA). (MEDLINEplus)
Mummy scans reveal artery ailment is older than Moses Nov 18, 2009
The CT scans revealed signs of atherosclerosis in nine of 16 mummies whose hearts or cardiovascular systems were preserved. The disease was most common among members of royalty who survived to relatively old age: 45 years or longer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Aspirin Without Plavix As Good After Heart Bypass Nov 18, 2009
"We found no significant difference in the amount of vein graft thickening, or the number of blocked bypasses, cardiovascular events or bleeding events in the 113 surgery patients treated with either aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) or aspirin alone," said Dr Alexander Kulik, a cardiovascular surgeon who led the study. The data were presented at the American Heart Association scientific meeting in Orlando. (Newsmax)
Thyroid 'risk from pre-eclampsia' Nov 18, 2009
If it is under-active it can lead to a condition known as hypothyroidism, which can produce many symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness and depression, and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Pre-eclampsia is a condition linked to abnormally high blood pressure which, if untreated, can endanger both mother and baby, causing convulsions and damaging the heart and kidneys. (BBC News -- Health)
EKG Can Show False Positive Readings for Diagnosing Heart Condition Nov 18, 2009
If left untreated, LVH has been shown to be an independent predictor for future adverse cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, arrythmias and death. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Night shifts, overtime raise stroke risk Nov 18, 2009
Cops working in the night shift, putting in overtime and having short and disrupted sleep are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, a new study has shown ... Violanti, who and received significant contributions from biostatisticians in the CDCs National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), said: "These findings reinforce the scientific value of studying the effects of occupation on cardiovascular risk factors. "This is... (India Times, India)
Heart Disease Found in Egyptian Mummies Nov 18, 2009
The mummies underwent whole body scanning with special attention to the cardiovascular system. The researchers found that 9 of the 16 mummies who had identifiable arteries or hearts left in their bodies after the mummification process had calcification either clearly seen in the wall of the artery or in the path were the artery should have been. (Science Daily)
AstraZeneca Drug Tops Plavix in Sickest Patients Nov 17, 2009
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Heart attack patients in need of emergency procedures were less likely to suffer further serious cardiovascular events, including death, when given AstraZeneca's experimental Brilinta blood clot preventer than those who used Plavix, according to a study presented on Sunday ... The lack of increased bleeding risk seen with AstraZeneca's new medicine could provide comfort that safety was not compromised in order to obtain its greater ability to prevent cardiovascular... (MEDLINEplus)
Meditation 'eases heart disease' Nov 17, 2009
"This is the first controlled clinical trial to show that long-term practise of this particular stress reduction programme reduces the incidence of clinical cardiovascular events, that is heart attacks, strokes and mortality," he said. Dr Schneider said that the effect of Transcendental Meditation in the trial was like adding a class of newly discovered drugs for the prevention of heart disease. (BBC News -- Americas)
Depression linked to lack of vitamin D Nov 17, 2009
These studies add to the mounting evidence about the dangers of vitamin D deficiency and may also shed light on the connection between and cardiovascular disease (which includes any disease caused by clogged arteries, including heart disease) ... "It is well-known that depression is associated with cardiovascular disease and events." ... This research, she adds, "is trying to elucidate whether vitamin D deficiency is associated with depression and may be contributing to this increase in... (CNN)
Now's the time to get fit for ski season Nov 17, 2009
"It was designed to strengthen muscles we use (for) skiing and snowboarding as well as improve balance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance," she says. "The concept is 'less equipment, more functional movement.' ... When we ski we are consistently faced with unstable surfaces and obstacles, and our balance is constantly being challenged. Working with tools like a BOSU balance trainer, gliding disks and stability balls better prepare us for the actual sport.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ring up gains Nov 17, 2009
Kettlebells resemble cannon balls with handles, and they can be used to do a wide variety of exercises that hit the entire body and work the cardiovascular system ... National fitness expert Keli Roberts said kettlebells improve "functional total body movement and strength in terms of power endurance," and are good for balance, stabilization and cardiovascular conditioning ... Kettlebells resemble cannon balls with handles, and they can be used to do a wide variety of exercises that hit the... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Early End to Key Study on Benefits of Niacin, a B Vitamin, in Keeping Arteries Open Was Premature Nov 17, 2009
Cardiovascular atherosclerosis, as it is also known, is believed responsible for one in three deaths in the United States each year ... (May 31, 2006) UK researchers announced launch of a multi-million pound international study on 20,000 patients to test a new drug combination to cut cardiovascular disease ... 25, 2009) Low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes, and researchers now think they know. (Science Daily)
Exercise lowers stroke risk Nov 17, 2009
Regular exercise and a balanced diet could prevent half of the strokes in Germany, the foundation said, pointing out that cardiovascular events such as stroke were the third-most frequent cause of early retirement in the country. The foundation said getting more exercise was simply a matter of making small changes in one's daily routine, for example by riding a bicycle to work instead of driving a car or taking public transportation. (India Times, India)
Runners: Train Less and Be Faster Nov 16, 2009
29, 2006) A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of healthy marathon runners over age 50 showed that cardiovascular disease occurs among seemingly healthy endurance athletes and may be difficult to. (Sep. (Science Daily)
The quest to stop the brain drain Nov 16, 2009
When patients ask for advice from Dr. Suzanne Salamon, associate director of geriatrics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, she suggests they focus on prevention strategies that science has shown are effective in warding off dementia, which has been linked to cardiovascular disease. Stay in the right weight range and control high blood pressure, that s extremely important, Salamon said. (Boston Globe)
Protein changes in heart strengthen link between Alzheimer's disease and chronic heart failure Nov 16, 2009
"Just as significantly, our study raises the prospect of testing new treatment options for heart failure by moving beyond treating symptoms of the disease and getting to the root of the matter, preventing these desmin amyloids from forming and impairing heart function from the start," says Agnetti, a postdoctoral research fellow at both the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its Heart and Vascular Institute, and the University of Bologna and its National Institute for Cardiovascular... (EurekAlert!)
15 mins of sunbathing can cut stroke risk Nov 16, 2009
"This was a unique study because the association between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular disease has not been well established," the Daily Express quoted Cardiologist Dr Brent Muhlestein, of Intermountain Medical Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah, as saying. "Its conclusions about how we can prevent disease and provide treatment may ultimately help us save more lives," Muhlestein added. (India Times, India)
Heart and bone damage from low vitamin D tied to declines in sex hormones Nov 16, 2009
"Our study gives us a much better understanding of how the three work in concert to affect cardiovascular and bone health." ... Using the same measure of estrogen levels, men low in vitamin D were also at heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases, at 12 percent, compared to men with adequate levels of the vitamin, at 1 percent, numbers that researchers say are still statistically significant ... She points out that clinical trials are under way to determine whether or not vitamin D supplements... (EurekAlert!)
Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life! Nov 15, 2009
Gum tissues are common sites for inflammation, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Flossing your teeth every night removes the bacteria that cause the inflammation. (CBS News)
Qi Gong After a Heart Attack Nov 15, 2009
Energy Work for Cardiovascular Recovery ... This life energy has a positive affect on the cardiovascular system (as well as other body systems) and in turn the heart is stimulated and pumping function is maintained. (Suite101.com)
How Longest-Living Among Us Do It Nov 15, 2009
Walking - Walking 5 miles per day provides cardiovascular benefits plus positive effects on bone and muscle metabolism without joint-pounding. Drink a glass or two of red wine daily - Cannonau wine has two to three times the level of artery-scrubbing flavonoids as other wines. (CBS News)
Fat collections linked to decreased heart function Nov 15, 2009
Past studies have shown that fat accumulation in the liver and around the heart are linked to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes ... The researchers found fat collections in anatomically separate locations, such as within the liver and around the heart, to be associated to cardiovascular function including a decrease in cardiac pumping function as fat around the heart increased. (EurekAlert!)
Comings and Goings - Native New Yorker becomes The Zone Nov 15, 2009
The project is adding 1,300 square feet to Snap Fitness, providing room for additional free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Also, as of Saturday, the center will have a juice bar serving healthy drinks and protein shakes. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Diabetes Day: Unlock those health woes Nov 14, 2009
By 2020, India will have more individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) than any other region. By 2020, there will be a 111%increase in cardiovascular deaths in India. (India Times, India)
Salt central to a healthy Mediterranean diet Nov 14, 2009
Yet, the people of the Mediterranean, who enjoy all these foods, have the world's best cardiovascular health. The diet is so healthy that the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) used it as a model in its famous DASH Study (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which confirmed that the Mediterranean/DASH diet was healthier than the typical American diet and effectively reduced blood pressure. (South County Chronicle, VA)
High Blood Pressure And Markers Of Inflammation In Blood More Common In Offspring Of Parents With Alzheimer's Disease Nov 14, 2009
Other cardiovascular risk factors -- such as high blood cholesterol and glucose levels -- were not associated with parental Alzheimer's disease ... 13, 2007) Researchers report that people whose parents live longer were more likely to avoid developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease in middle age ... (June 29, 2009) For elderly people at risk of cardiovascular disease, the presence of inflammatory markers in the blood can identify that an... (Science Daily)
Supervised Exercise May Relieve Fatigue During Chemotherapy Nov 14, 2009
Some patients took part in an exercise program that included high- and low-intensity cardiovascular and resistance training, relaxation and body awareness, and massage. They received nine hours of weekly training over six weeks in addition to standard care. (MEDLINEplus)
16-Year-Old Heart Patient Makes Medical History Nov 13, 2009
Texas Childrens Hospital cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. David L.S. Morales, shares a laugh with his patient, 16-year old Frank De Santiago. Texas Childrens Hospital cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. David L.S. Morales, shares a laugh with his patient, 16-year old Frank De Santiago ... When I first saw him, he was very short of breath, Dr. David Morales, a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon at Texas Children's Heart Center told FoxNews. (Fox News)
When exercise becomes harmful Nov 13, 2009
An ideal exercise regimen irrespective of age, consists of three types cardiovascular activity to strengthen heart and lungs, muscular activity to tone up every muscle in the body and flexible activity to keep the body fit and agile. And last but not the least, eat right. (India Times, India)
Study: More disabilities in old age than before Nov 13, 2009
"The strain of excess weight on joints, the cardiovascular effects - definitely. Trends in obesity would lead you to expect more disabilities," she said. More people today survive heart attacks and strokes but may be left with related disabilities, she added. (AZCentral -- News)
Workouts knock out stress quick Nov 13, 2009
The concept of interval training can be applied to both cardiovascular and resistance (weight) training. The idea is to combine an aerobic benefit like that provided by running on a treadmill or using the elliptical with the resistance and power output like that provided by weight lifting and plyometric training which includes box jumps or hops. (The University Echo, TN)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
Rands In Repose: The Nerd Handbook. Tech Life An annoyingly efficient relevancy engine. (Harper's Magazine)
New paper describes connections between Circadian and metabolic systems Nov 13, 2009
The relationship between circadian and metabolic systems the researchers describe could have important implications for understanding the higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes among shift workers ... And the relationship between the circadian and metabolic systems has implications for cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. (EurekAlert!)
10 Ways to Cut Health-Care Costs Right Now Nov 13, 2009
Given that about one in six U.S. health-care dollars is currently spent on cardiovascular procedures, "that's a big step forward," says Kelly. Here are some others. (BusinessWeek)
Large People Prone To Enlarged Hearts: Obesity Leading Risk Factor Of Left Atrial Enlargement During Aging Nov 13, 2009
The present data further confirm the strong relation of obesity and LAE reported in previous studies, some of which have shown that excess weight appears to impact left atrial size even at a very early age, potentially predisposing young obese individuals to future cardiovascular problems ... Baseline data were obtained from a survey of the population-based Monitoring of Trends and Determinations in cardiovascular Disease (MONICA) study in Germany ... 25, 2009) New research suggests that the (as... (Science Daily)
Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier Nov 13, 2009
"Expert opinion is divided" on which combination of measurements is ideal in gauging cardiovascular risk, explained John Danesh, of the Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration Coordinating Centre at the University of Cambridge, and colleagues. In order to examine the association between major blood fats and apolipoproteins and coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke, the researchers analyzed data on more than 300,000 people without initial vascular disease who took part in 68 long-term studies. (MEDLINEplus)
Texas Children's discharges first pediatric patient with implanted mechanical heart device Nov 12, 2009
"This is a promising next step for the care of children with heart failure as Frank is the first patient on record to be medically discharged from a pediatric hospital with a mechanical heart assist device," said Dr. David L.S. Morales, pediatric cardiovascular surgeon at Texas Children's Heart Center, who performed the surgery on De Santiago. "The device, which is implanted into the chest cavity near the heart, stays inside the body rather than outside. It has helped the patient grow stronger... (EurekAlert!)
What goes around comes around Nov 12, 2009
As an exercise, hula hooping not only builds core strength but provides an intense cardiovascular workout with little to no impact. Attendance to Rodriguez's hooping classes has dwindled but the classes are reforming now at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Anti-Anemia Drugs Double Blood Clot Risks Nov 12, 2009
Sales of the drugs, including Amgen's Aranesp and Epogen and Johnson on's Procrit, have fallen sharply since a late 2006 study by Jed a higher risk of death and cardiovascular complications for aggressively treated patients. In 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration required a strong warning on ESAs and suggested limiting their use to patients with specific types of cancers with especially low red blood counts. (Newsmax)
Re-energize with the right carbs Nov 12, 2009
If you get regular cardiovascular exercise or train for an endurance sport, you need more daily carbs to fuel your workouts and replenish your energy stores. Remember: all carbs are not created equal. (CNN)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 12, 2009
How sensible scientists can suggest a single antioxidant supplement can have a major effect where patients already have advanced cardiovascular disease is ridiculous ... " However, Dr Ann Walker, of the Health Supplements Information Service, said the findings of the study were "worthless". She said some of the studies which had been examined by the Copenhagen team involved patients who were already seriously ill. "How sensible scientists can suggest that a modest intervention of a single... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better Nov 12, 2009
Highlighting the importance of staying fit in old age, a French study has found that seniors who walk slowly are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than are fast walkers ... The slowest walkers also had a three-fold higher risk of cardiovascular death ... The increased risk of cardiovascular death was found in both women and men, in younger as well as older seniors and in those with low or usual physical activity levels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
When Is A Fetus Able To Survive Outside The Womb? Nov 11, 2009
Barnea's mathematical model of the baby's cardiovascular system provides this information to doctors treating congenital heart disease, and has already changed the way the health of these babies is managed. "We are now combining these basic physiological findings with a more sophisticated mathematical model of circulation in newborns, adapting it to the individual patient using online measured data," he says. (Science Daily)
attempts by Christian fundamentalists to link the medicinal benefits of camel pee to the Koran are doomed to fail Nov 11, 2009
(Sahih Bukhari, Ablutions (Wudu'), Volume 1, Book 4, Number 234)" MY REFUTATION: Do you know whats in your medication? How do you know its any better than camel urine? Who would ever think that a drop of human discharge could become a complex living being? Who would have ever thought camel urine MAY cure an illness? I put together this article about urine-therapy. You will be surprised. History of Urine-Therapy The history of drinking urine for therapeutic purposes dates back at least to the... (Harper's Magazine)
Tokyo Lawmakers Limit Waist Sizes Nov 11, 2009
Metabolic syndrome, known here simply as metabo, is a combination of health risks, including stomach flab, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, that can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Concerned about rising rates of both in a graying nation, Japanese lawmakers last year set a maximum waistline size for anyone age 40 and older: 85 centimeters (33. (Newsmax)
Pfizer Inc. Plans To Vacate Its R & D Center In New London Nov 11, 2009
About 3,500 people already work at Groton, where researchers are focused on three main areas neuroscience; cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine disorders; and antibacterials. The other main research sites will be in , Mass. (FOX61, CT)
Getting to the Heart of Dark Chocol... Nov 11, 2009
A Cardiovascular Treat When Consumed in Moderation ... Dark chocolate, especially because of flavonoids, may well be protective against cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and strokes ... The perspective is one of plant-based foods being central to cardiovascular wellness. (Suite101.com)
Including Fats in a Healthy Diet Nov 10, 2009
Studies conducted in the past three years have found a moderately high fat diet to be more beneficial than low-fat diets in terms of adherence weight loss and weight maintenance, while also reducing cardiovascular risk factors. Healthy Fats. (Suite101.com)
New Mechanism Increases Atherosclerosis In Mice Nov 10, 2009
Many drugs that can activate PXR have been shown to increase cholesterol levels in patients, and too much of the stuff in the bloodstream is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the nation's biggest killer. However, it was not clear whether PXR could jumpstart this process. (Science Daily)
Why women panic more than men? Nov 10, 2009
This study also showed that significant panic attacks are more common in women with migraines, as well as those with cardiovascular disease and depression. Recent research has shown an association between panic attacks in older women and heart disease and stroke. (India Times, India)
Women deprived of health care at key times in life: WHO Nov 10, 2009
Chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular and obstructive lung diseases, account for 45 percent of deaths in women over 60, and need to be tackled earlier in life by establishing healthier lifestyles, the WHO said. The world's 600 million adolescent girls, meanwhile, face environments "that are too often neither safe nor supportive" at a time of "huge physical, social and emotional changes," it added. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Scripps team shows diet switching can activate brain's stress system, lead to 'withdrawal' symptoms Nov 10, 2009
Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, and synthetic vaccine development. Established in its current configuration in 1961, it employs approximately 3,000 scientists, postdoctoral fellows, scientific and other technicians, doctoral degree graduate students, and administrative and technical support personnel. (EurekAlert!)
Heart Attacks Become More Common But Less Often Fatal In Women Nov 10, 2009
"Cardiovascular illnesses have been long neglected in their role as the primary cause of mortality in women, both by patients and physicians," write Sabine Oertelt-Prigione, M.D., and Vera Regitz-Zagrosek, M.D., Ph ... "As these studies show, increased and continuous vigorous attention to the prevention of cardiovascular risk factors -- by healthy diet, regular physical activity and avoidance of smoke and smoking -- is necessary for both men and women," they conclude. (Science Daily)
When same and steady doesnt cut it Nov 10, 2009
Interval training, an exercise regimen that alternates bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter movement, offers an expedient way to improve cardiovascular fitness, burn optimal calories and keep a workout challenging ... Improves cardiovascular health ... Along with stronger cardiovascular health comes reduced blood pressure, improved HDL (good) cholesterol levels and a release of stress as endorphins kick in. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults Nov 10, 2009
Attempts at modifying lifestyles to prevent or reduce diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease have had a limited impact thus far, Dr. Chong noted. Hence, the importance of a major initiative to study how fetuses respond to their environment during development. (EurekAlert!)
Researchers Reconstitute Enzyme That Synthesizes Cholesterol Drug Lovastatin Nov 10, 2009
12, 2008) High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease including stroke ... (June 28, 2009) High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer s disease ... (July 31, 2008) Lovastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol and help prevent cardiovascular disease, has been shown to improve bone healing in an animal model of neurofibromatosis type 1. (Science Daily)
The truth about aspirin Nov 9, 2009
- In men and women 80 or older, current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention. Topics. (India Times, India)
Breeding Better Broccoli: Research Points To Pumped Up Lutein Levels In Broccoli Nov 9, 2009
Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet; the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, found in corn and leafy greens vegetable such as kale, broccoli, and spinach, are widely considered to be valuable antioxidants capable of protecting humans from chronic diseases including age-related macular degeneration, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. See also. (Science Daily)
