Heart Beat: Heart, arteries thrive with more potassium
Boosting daily potassium intake by eating more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods is likely to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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By the way, doctor: How much aspirin should I take to reduce my risk for colon cancer?
I keep hearing that aspirin can help prevent colon cancer, but I have no idea how much I should take. Can you help? I’ve had adenomatous polyps in the past.
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Heart Beat: Alcohol: Moderation matters, especially with high blood pressure
Binge drinkers are more likely to have heart ailments, which may be of particular concern for those who also have high blood pressure.
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Protein “package” matters in a low-carb diet
Evidence from ongoing health studies suggests that the source of protein in a low-carb diet influences the risk of heart disease, and that getting more protein from plant sources is better.
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Follow-up
Further information from studies on an aortic valve repair procedure, the benefits of eating whole-grain foods, the heart risks of testosterone therapy, and underactive thyroid.
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On call: Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia
I’ve had three prostate biopsies over the past four years because my PSA has gone from 3.2 to 4.8. The first two biopsies were normal, but the new one found “PIN” but no cancer. Please explain “PIN” and tell me what it means for me.
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Aspirin and your heart: Many questions, some answers
The benefit of taking a daily aspirin to protect against a heart attack is well established, but this protection comes with some increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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How to put your smartphone “on call”
Health and fitness apps for smartphones help users lose weight, track their exercise goals, find information about personal health concerns, and receive updates about public health issues.
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Treating hypertension: Are two meds better than one?
Research supports the theory that a combination of two drugs for hypertension, given at lower doses, is more effective than giving just one drug at double the dose.
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Heart Beat: Ornish, Pritikin get Medicare okay for cardiac rehab
The Pritikin and Ornish diets are now included in Medicare coverage for intensive cardiac rehabilitation, though only in certain locations.
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