Exercise linked to lower atrial fibrillation risk for older women
An observational study of 40,000 women showed risk of atrial fibrillation dropped as exercise levels increased.
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Don’t worry about sudden cardiac arrest during exercise
Exercise-related heart deaths are rare, accounting for just 5% of cases of sudden cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops working).
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Moderate drinking may harm older people’s hearts
Among older people, moderate drinking – one drink a day for women, two for men – may cause worrisome changes in the heart’s structure and function.
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Snoring solutions
Snoring is common. It is caused by extra tissue in the nose or throat that restricts breathing during sleep, or by nasal blockages or congestion.
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Race and ethnicity: Clues to your heart disease risk?
People in certain minority groups in the United States face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than others.
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Injections don’t improve physical therapy for knees
A study found that injecting a painful knee with an anti-inflammatory steroid medication before physical therapy adds no benefit.
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Stopping estogen therapy may bring back the blues for some women
Estrogen therapy can alleviate depression in some women during menopause.
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Ask the doctor: Statins and liver tests
My doctor used to check my liver function once a year after I started taking a statin drug to lower my cholesterol, but he doesn?t anymore. Why not?
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When the blood supply to the kidneys suffers
The buildup of cholesterol-laden plaque in the arteries that supply the kidneys can lead to atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis.
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How to avoid a disabling stroke
Reducing your risk factors for stroke, learning to recognize stroke symptoms, and calling 911 when needed can lower your risk of a disabling stroke.
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