Heart Health

Research Roundup: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · · Cancer
• Cancer Risk and Artificial Sweeteners. Higher intake of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame and acesulfame-potassium, had a 13 percent higher risk of overall cancer over eight years than people who did not consume artificial sweeteners, researchers in France say. The study of 108,000 participants showed that higher amounts of aspartame … Read More

Smart Choices for Managing Blood Pressure

May 23, 2022 · · Cancer
The recommendation for managing blood pressure through diet and exercise choices is certainly nothing new. Most people understand that physical activity and a healthy diet are essential for mitigating high blood pressure. What’s often lacking, however, is how to accomplish this. We asked our Healthy Years cardiologist, Boris Arbit, MD, … Read More

The Most Common Tests Used to Assess Heart Function

May 20, 2022 · · Cancer
If your doctor suspects you have heart disease, he or she may order some tests that will provide information about the structure and function of your heart and your coronary arteries. These tests range from simple, noninvasive screenings to more involved procedures that may include the use of high-tech imaging … Read More

Protect Your Heart in the Heat

May 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Rising temperatures may be a relief if you live in an area that experiences cold winters. But even if you’re happy to pack away your sweaters for a few months, keep in mind that older adults don’t handle hot weather as well as younger people. The summer heat can be … Read More

Newsbriefs: Maintaining a stable weight; boost cardiovascular health; monitoring blood pressure; repeat hernia surgery

May 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Maintaining a Stable Weight May Benefit Your Brain Mount Sinai researchers have found that greater increases, decreases, or variability in body mass index (BMI) over time are associated with an accelerated rate of cognitive decline, irrespective of whether a person was originally normal weight, overweight, or obese. The findings, published … Read More

News Briefs: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Many Meds Can Raise Blood Pressure High blood pressure is notoriously hard to bring down. In some cases, individuals may be unaware they have been prescribed a medication that keeps their blood pressure high. A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine included 27,599 adults in the United States and … Read More

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