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[The importance of Circadian rhythms are vastly underrated...] Intense Light Prevents, Treats Heart Attacks, Study Suggests ScienceDaily Apr. 25, 2012 — There are lots of ways physicians might treat a patient after a heart attack — certain resuscitation methods, aspirin, clot-busters and more. Now University of Colorado medical school researchers have found a new candidate: [...]
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And this is just “motivational interviewing” that helped…. Imagine how daily phone calls and talking to a therapist who knew the territory of a stroke first hand might be…. Motivational’ interviews reduce depression, increase survival after stroke American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report Study Highlights: * Stroke patients who meet with therapists to discuss [...]
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from the article: The results are part of a string of studies that suggest that what doctors thought they knew about cholesterol may be wrong… . New York Times Study Questions Treatment Used in Heart Disease GARDINER HARRIS May 26, 2011 WASHINGTON — Lowering bad cholesterol levels reduces heart attack risks, and researchers have long [...]
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From the article: People often say, ‘I want to get rid of all my bad (LDL) cholesterol,’ but the fact is, if you did so, you would die,” the Texas A&M professor adds. “Everyone needs a certain amount of both LDL and HDL in their bodies. We need to change this idea of LDL always [...]
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High-fiber diet tied to lower odds of early death Reuters Health February 15, 2011 People who eat a lot of fiber every day might be less likely to die prematurely from a range of illnesses — including heart disease, cancer, and infection — a new study suggests. The benefits of fiber in promoting weight loss, [...]
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Do Optimists Live Longer? Study: Negative Outlook Appears to Raise Risk of Heart Disease, Death By Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News Aug. 10, 2009 — Whether you believe the metaphorical glass is half full or half empty may not only affect how you see the world, it may also affect your heart. New research suggests [...]
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Alcohol May Reduce Men’s Heart Risk Study Shows Moderate Drinking Cuts Risk of Heart Disease in Men by 51% By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD Nov. 18, 2009 — Regular consumption of alcohol — beer, wine, or hard liquor — reduces the risk of heart disease in men by a [...]
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Psychology Today July 10, 2010 The famous Framingham Heart Study followed approximately 12,000 men ages 35 – 57 at risk of heart disease, for nine years. Researchers wanted to know if there were ways to improve the men’s longevity. The participants were asked about a number of lifestyle topics, including vacation. “The more frequent the [...]
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Medical News Today December 2, 2006 Study: Almonds May Protect Against Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk In the midst of holiday feasting on starchy, sugary foods, new research provides valuable insight into the long-term as well as the immediate short-term health impact of almonds. A study published today in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating [...]
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Medical News Today Cat Owners Have Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study 25 Feb 2008 Owning a cat could reduce your risk of a heart attack by nearly one third, researchers told delegates of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in New Orleans last week. The finding provoked a mixed reaction from heart experts and [...]
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Colder Weather May Trigger Heart Attacks Study Links Drop in Temperature With Higher Risk of Heart Attacks By Bill Hendrick WebMD Health News Aug. 10, 2010 — A significant drop in temperatures may trigger heart attacks in elderly people, new research indicates. Scientists in the U.K. say they found that each drop in ambient temperature [...]
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From Why Our Hearts Need Other Hearts Lisa Holland December 27, 2009 1. The Stockholm Female Coronary Risk Study, examined 131 women aged, 35 to 65 years, who were hospitalized for an acute coronary event. The study found that women with little or no social support were two and one half times more likely to [...]
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Physicians perform poorly when patients need special care e! Science News July 19, 2010 Patients often receive inappropriate care when their doctors fail to take into account their individual circumstances, according to a new study by the University of Illinois at Chicago and the VA Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care. The study of [...]
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New York Times June 15, 2010 Next time you order takeout wonton soup and a spicy Number 82, you might want to make sure it comes with brown rice. Brown rice is a whole grain — white rice before it has been refined and polished and stripped of the bran covering, which is high in [...]
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MURRAY, UTAH (ABC 4 News) A study at Intermountain Medical Center shows a link between fasting and a lower rate of heart disease. Researchers are now conducting another study to determine why. The first study was conducted to find out why people who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints [...]
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We can apparently never have too many studies that chocolate is good for us. Do a Nexis database search on the subject and your computer might explode, that’s how many news stories there’ve been over the years about the salutary effects of chocolate on the cardiovascular system. Researchers think it has to do with the [...]
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