"Go red" or "wear red" have become universal mantras for promoting heart-health during February, American Heart Month. But health and nutrition experts say we should also be eating red to protect our hearts. Americans are encouraged to discover the power of eating heart-healthy red foods during the first-ever National Eat Red Week, Feb. 4-10. Science suggests red foods, like tart cherries, may help protect your heart.
Daniel O'Connor, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology at the UCSD School of Medicine, has studied about 265 twin pairs over the past few years, which has led him to some surprising discoveries. In a series of studies published in 2007 in the American Heart Association journals Circulation and Hypertension, O'Connor identified particular genes that influence human heart health.
A landmark trial is underway to test whether an implant can stimulate the brain to lower blood pressure when medicine has failed. Early indications are very encouraging.
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American Heart Month is the ideal time to initiate the lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of heart disease. USP's Dr. Ara DerMarderosian promotes proactive prevention rather than damage control.
Is an aspirin a day good for you, and how much should you take? Ten years after the FDA issued recommendations about the use of aspirin for people who have had heart attacks or are at risk for them, it may be a good time to talk to your doctor about the aspirin you're taking.
Research shows that being in love or in a happy relationship is associated with a much lower risk of coronary disease, and married people who do suffer from heart disease, such as heart failure, have better outcomes.
A new generation of scanning technology allows physicians to see inside the body with amazing detail, without any incisions. A University of Kentucky cardiologist has authored a book to help doctors understand and use technology that could give patients a better option for learning if they are at risk for a heart attack.
Texas Tech experts can discuss how to express love effectively, why people stay in bad relationships, intimate partner violence, mental abuse, how a couple's handling of conflict is more important than amount of conflict in a relationship and how everyday acts of love mean more than cards, candy and flowers.
Lori Daniels, M.D., cardiologist at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center offers cardiac patients five easy ways to love their hearts throughout the year.
Love is in the air as Valentine's Day nears, and Gettysburg College philosophy professor Steve Gimbel is offering some ethical and practical advice on flirting to those of the faint of heart. "Flirting is an art form. The accomplished flirt knows when to be subtle and when to be blunt," Gimbel said. "But the game can be dangerous, especially if you are involved with someone. Does your lover have a right to be pissed at you for flirting? Like so much in ethics, the answer is it depends."
February is the month of love and other "matters of the heart." Several Central Michigan University experts are available to comment on topics related to this theme.
Stroke remains the number-three killer and number-one cause of disability in America, but recent advances in stroke treatment are allowing physicians to stop a stroke in progress "“ something that once seemed impossible. New treatments are allowing interventional cardiologists to transfer their skills in stopping heart attacks to stopping a "brain attack." In response, SCAI has launched a program to train physicians of multiple specialties to stop stroke earlier than ever.
Experts can discuss cutting-edge reproduction research and translational medicine between equine reproduction and human reproduction. Topics include newly discovered causes of sexual dysfunction, how mammals recognize that they are pregnant, factors affecting fetus sex differentiation, affects of aging, and selection the sex of offspring.
Psychological studies of lesbian and gay couples reveal key factors that promote healthier relationships and parenting, and can serve as examples for straight couples. Psychologist and researcher Robert-Jay Green, PhD provides insight into these important characteristics that can result in more satisfying marital and family relations.
February often brings scrambled messages when it comes to heart health and a healthy lifestyle. For many years, common misconceptions have led many to believe that some foods, like eggs, can potentially raise bad cholesterol levels, even if they are part of a healthy diet. However, one way that may help sustain a health-conscious diet year-round is to replace ordinary eggs with Eggland's Best eggs, which have lower cholesterol and increased nutritional benefits.
Strawberries are not only delicious and nutrient-rich, new research from Harvard Medical School found that they may offer cardiovascular disease protection. The new study found that those who reported eating the most strawberries experienced lower blood levels of C-reactive protein, a biomarker for inflammation in the blood vessels.
Montefiore Medical Center recently became the first hospital in the Northeast to implant a HeartNet cardiac restriction device in a patient, part of a study aimed at patients with advanced heart failure. The device is applied in a minimimally invasive procedure and through its unique properties the mesh "jacket" decreases wall stress and promotes reverse remodelling of an enlarged heart.
The 11th annual "Heart of San Diego" Gala benefiting the University of California, San Diego's Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center will honor philanthropists J. Robert Beyster, Ph.D. and his wife Betty on March 8 at the Hotel del Coronado.
Dr. Timothy S. Harlan, assistant professor of clinical medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, provides delicious recipes and sound nutritional advice as "Dr. Gourmet" on his nutrition website at www.drgourmet.com.
Approximately 20 million Americans have Type 2 Diabetes. Researchers in Israel report that vitamin E supplements could offer an inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for the 40% of Type 2 diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene called haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2.
As part of February Heart Health Month, the American Society of Echocardiography is educating patients about ways to improve heart health. Echocardiography, also known as a heart ultrasound, is a non-invasive, virtually painless way to view a live, moving picture of the human heart. For more heart healthy tips and heart ultrasound information, visit www.SeeMyHeart.org.
Cardiologist Dr. Gerald Berenson of Tulane University advocates preventing heart disease early by teaching children healthy lifestyles.
A study by Tulane University researchers found that heavy drinking -- more than 21 drinks per week -- may increase the risk of stroke.
Bowdoin College Engligh Prof. Peter Coviello speaks to the poetry of Love and Sex; Bowdoin College Psychology and Neuroscience Prof. Rick Thompson speaks to how neurochemistry affects attachment processes.
Sex, as well as romance, is an important part of couple's lives and health well into their retirement years.
Overweight people who lose a moderate amount of weight get an immediate benefit in the form of better heart health, according to a study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. And the heart improvements happen whether that weight is shed by eating less or exercising more.
Sweet indulgences are Valentine's Day traditions. For some of us, they may also trigger episodes of "holiday heart," or rapid, irregular heart beats. Medically, the condition is called atrial fibrillation, or Afib.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus. People who have this condition are resistant to their insulin and often develop inflammation in their coronary arteries. Although type 2 diabetes commonly occurs in adults, an increasing number of overweight children and adolescents are also developing it.
Dalhousie Medical School's Kishore Pasumarthi has discovered a way to use cell-cycle proteins to reactivate cell division in adult heart muscle tissue. He has shown this method can repair heart attack damage and restore lost cardiac function.
Each summer, experts from the University of Virginia Health System provide health and wellness training to American and international business leaders through The Executive Program (TEP), a prestigious, month-long program at UVA's Darden Graduate School of Business.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in American women. More women than men die of cardiovascular disease. 462,000 women die annually, and 410,000 men die from the same cause, yet only 17 percent of cardiologists knew this, according to an AHA 2005 study. Women are twice as likely as men to die when they suffer a heart attack. Why? For one thing, they typically wait longer (20 minutes to 2 hours) to call 911.
George Hole has a goal for each of his students"”to become better and wiser lovers. Hole, a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of philosophy at Buffalo State College, teaches a 300-level course titled the Philosophy of Love and Sex.
Dr. Daniel Blanchard of UCSD Medical Center sings the praises of 100 year-old heart patient, Ernest Schoen.
A researcher at the University of Virginia Health System is demonstrating why so many people with diabetes may have heart disease. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Dr. Zhenqi Liu has shown that in healthy humans, insulin greatly increases blood flow in heart muscle. His work was recently published in the American Journal of Physiology "“ Endocrinology and Metabolism.
A Dalhousie health psychologist is leading a major three-year study of why female heart patients are far less likely than their male counterparts to stick to prescribed cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs. Exercise is critical to the health of women with heart disease, who are at greater risk than men of recurrence following a heart attack.
Much controversy has developed over the past year about the safety and potential complications of drug-eluting heart stents, increasing the risk of possible fatal blood clots, even years after an angioplasty procedure. However, a new Canadian study led by investigators from Ontario's Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and McMaster University"˜s Program for Assessment of Technologies in Health, tells a different story.
Drs. Mary Cushman and Matthew Watkins are established leaders in the field of cardiovascular research. Their efforts have uncovered new information about women's cardiovascular risk and potential new therapies for angina in women.
While most people don't associate heart health with chocolate"”Americans can rest assured"”especially during American Heart Month"”that they can enjoy the satisfaction of delicious chocolate while promoting their own heart health.
The American Chemical Society's workshop, Cooks with Chemistry "” The Elements of Chocolate, provided reporters with an assortment of new information on one of the world's favorite treats. With chocolate consumption nearing an annual peak as the holidays approach, the ACS is providing the content from this event to news media unable to attend the workshop.
The University of Maryland's Distinguished University Professor of English Stanley Plumly talks about the art of writing poetry, his nomination as a National Book Award finalist and more!
A 46-year-old former fitness instructor, suffering from biventricular end-stage heart failure and in irreversible cardiogenic shock, has become the first to receive a new temporary Total Artificial Heart in the Northeast U.S. by cardiac surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
When employees become romantically involved, there can be potential drawbacks. Romance can be ever present within the workplace and may be no further away than the next desk. And while to some, workplace romances may seem harmless, they, in fact, can lead to serious problems.
Indians -- like young people everywhere -- are integrating technology into their romantic lives. Cell phones allow long-distance relationships and arranged marriages to flourish in a modern high-tech boomtown, according to a new study.
The art of building a relationship can take years. And while Valentine's Day is a great day to focus on a relationship, Maryland Psychology Assistant Professor Ty Tashiro offers some great tips to help couples find meaning and purpose all year round.
With Valentine's Day (February 14) right around the corner, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) would like to remind you that snoring may lead to the demise of your relationship"”and your Valentine might be best served by some preventive measures.
Scientists at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI), the University of Iowa and Roche Molecular Systems are the first to identify a new gene variant that makes women more susceptible to developing heart disease. The affected gene is called Leukotriene C4 Synthase (LTC4S) and its variant could be identified through a genetic test at birth. The use of such a test would allow physicians to initiate preventative treatments to reduce or even eliminate the risk of heart disease in those women possessing the variant gene.
Dr. Susan Bennett, President of the Association of Women's Heart Programs and nationally-renowned cardiologist offers important tips to help women improve their heart and cardiovascular system health and form stronger partnerships with their doctors.
Cardiovascular disease is the single greatest health threat for women today "“ more than all cancers combined "“ and many doctors are not aware of this risk. A new national study of 1,000 Americans confirms that women and men are more aware than ever "“ in fact, more than half (59 percent) of women and nearly half of men (44 percent) know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
Texas Tech University offers love experts on the good and bad sides of love and relationships.
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