Heart Health Archives

Ask the Doctor July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Q: I sometimes get very dizzy when I stand up. What might be causing this, and what can I do about it? A: One of the more common reasons this can occur is a condition called orthostatic hypotension, sometimes called postural hypotension. It refers to a sudden drop in blood … Read More

Newsbriefs: Mediterranean-style diet; fracking sites and cardiovascular health; memory symptoms; skull fractures

Jun 26, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

More Evidence Med Diet Protects Cognition Eating a traditional Mediterranean-style diet may reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to a recent study from the UK’s Newcastle University. The study (BMC Medicine, March 14) is one of the biggest of its kind— previous research typically has been … Read More

Short Walks May Prevent Serious Cardiovascular Events

Jun 26, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Numerous studies have shown that physical activity helps protect cardiovascular health. Walking is one of the easiest ways to get that activity, and for the last decade or more, Americans have been encouraged to aim for at least 10,000 steps per day. But if you’ve been deterred from lacing up … Read More

Ask the Doctor July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

WORD-FINDING TROUBLE ... ADDING A BLOOD PRESSURE DRUG ... UNDERSTAND CLAUSTROPHOBIA Q: I find myself more and more searching for the right word in the middle of a sentence. The word I’m looking for is often right on the tip of my tongue, but it’s taking longer to find it. … Read More

Don’t Take Psoriasis Lightly: It May Affect More Than Your Skin

May 25, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Having a mild case of psoriasis may be more of a bothersome annoyance than a significant problem. However, even if mild psoriasis isn’t causing major symptoms, it’s important to have it evaluated by a dermatologist, because psoriasis is linked with a higher risk of many other diseases. “Having psoriasis increases … Read More

Cut Your Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks By Losing Weight

May 25, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Being overweight or obese means you’re more likely to have a long list of health problems, and diabetes is at the top of that list: Among adults diagnosed with diabetes, 89 percent are overweight. “When people have excess fat tissue in their bodies, carbohydrates of all types (simple sugars, as … Read More

Depression Symptoms Associated with Higher Stroke Risk

May 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world, has studied numerous stroke risk factors, with the goal of reducing the prevalence of stroke, which remains a major cause of disability and death globally. In a recent finding, INTERSTROKE researchers noted that people who … Read More

Take Transient Ischemic Attacks Seriously

May 23, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

You likely know that stroke symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. But what if the symptoms ease fairly quickly? In this case, you may have suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or mini-stroke. At least 240,000 Americans are thought to suffer a TIA each year, but this is … Read More

Learn About Social Jetlag

May 23, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

We’ve all felt the funk of trying to recover from jetlag after crossing different time zones, but what about recuperating from a late-to-bed and late-to-rise weekend? These swings in sleep patterns can negatively impact health. What is Social Jetlag? Social jetlag is a term that describes the difference between the … Read More

Preventing a Stroke

Apr 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Are You at Risk? A stroke (the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain) can occur at any time … Read More

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