Heart Health

Aim to Get Plenty of Exercise After ICD Implantation

Aug 16, 2022 · · Cancer
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

Simple Tests Are Usually Enough to Monitor Heart Health

Jul 20, 2022 · · Cancer
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 · · Cancer
• 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 Dr. Etingin: Regenerative farming; Anosmia; Sudden cardiac death vs. heart attack

Jun 20, 2022 · · Cancer
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 · · Cancer
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 · · Cancer
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

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