Heart Health Archives

Aim to Get Plenty of Exercise After ICD Implantation

Aug 16, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

If you’ve had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed in your chest to help you manage a serious heart issue, you may feel anxious about exercise. Don’t, because engaging in physical activity after ICD implantation improves outcomes, according to a 2021 study. In the study, there was a 1 percent … Read More

Take Shortness of Breath Seriously; It May Be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Jul 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

About 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number has been on the increase for years, because the average age of Americans is increasing, and the condition is more common in older adults. Another reason for the higher number is that, … Read More

Simple Tests Are Usually Enough to Monitor Heart Health

Jul 20, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

If you’ve been tempted by advertisements for heart health tests, think twice before you schedule one. While there is no doubt that these tests can help determine a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, monitor an existing heart problem, and guide treatment decisions, you likely don’t need them if you don’t … Read More

Research Round Up: August 2022

Jul 18, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

• Prunes Support Bone Health. Prunes may help protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women, researchers say. In a study of 235 postmenopausal women, those who ate five to six prunes a day for one year maintained hip bone mineral density and were protected against hip fracture risk, while women … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Why We Say “People with Obesity”; Cholesterol and Genes

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

“People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?” Jillian Reece, RD, a dietitian with the Tufts Medical Center Weight and Wellness Center, answers: “Many people are not aware that obesity is a complex disease with multiple causes including genetic, biological, and other noncontrollable factors. … Read More

Newsbites: Extreme heat; Physical activity in older adults; Low- and no-calorie drinks

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Extreme Heat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke A recent review article called attention to the connection between extreme heat and cardiovascular health. Research suggests individuals with cardiovascular disease are at four to seven times greater risk of dying from a cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, or … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Regenerative farming; Anosmia; Sudden cardiac death vs. heart attack

Jun 20, 2022 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Heart Health

What is “regenerative farming”? I’ve heard this term used in discussions about climate change. Regenerative farming or regenerative agriculture is a method of producing food. Proponents of this method claim that it has fewer, or even net positive, environmental and/or social impacts than other production methods. Regenerative agriculture has been … Read More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Growing Health Concern

Jun 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

If you’ve never heard of a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), it’s not surprising—it rarely causes symptoms, and it’s not a condition that shows up in routine physical examinations or blood work. But concerns about NAFLD are growing since experts have learned that it’s a risk factor for … Read More

News Briefs: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Living in Areas with More Green Space May Boost Thinking Skills and Mood [caption id="attachment_141590" align="alignleft" width="270"] © northlightimages | Getty Images[/caption] Regular exposure to nature, such as parks, forests, and other areas rich in green foliage, may help improve cognition and reduce depression, according to a study published recently … Read More

Your RX for Resistant Hypertension

Jun 20, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

If you’ve been told that you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone—according to the long-running U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey, 70 percent of people ages 65 and older have the condition. High blood pressure raises your risk for several potentially serious health complications, including heart attack, heart failure, … Read More

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