heart-letter
The FDA announced plans to strengthen the warnings about the risk of heart attack and stroke on the labels of drugs known as NSAIDs. Over-the-counter NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
Only about one in 10 adults in the United States eats the 1.5 to two cups of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables recommended per day by the federal dietary guidelines. Common barriers include a lack of time, habit, and cost concerns.
I?ve had a pacemaker for several years. Does it make sense to replace it with a newer model that is safe during an MRI scan?
If the heart’s mitral valve is misshapen or misaligned, it can’t function properly, causing blood to flow backward (mitral valve regurgitation). People with severe mitral regurgitation, should have the valve repaired to avoid complications.
My pulse tends to run a little higher than average, usually in the low 90s. Should I be concerned?
People with higher blood levels of polyunsaturated fats may be less likely to die of cardiovascular disease or other causes compared with people with lower blood levels of the fats.
Owning and caring for a dog can lead to better heart health. As a group, people with dogs tend to get more exercise and also see reductions in weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
Coronary artery calcium scans, which measure specks of calcium in the heart’s arteries, may accurately predict a person’s risk of dying over the following 15 years.
Tai chi may improve a number of cardiovascular conditions, especially heart failure. The benefits are thought to arise from its combined focus on movement, breathing, and focused, relaxed attention.
For heart disease prevention, plant-based protein sources, such as beans and nuts, are healthier than animal-based protein sources, such as red meat and eggs.