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Newsbriefs: Statins & Heart Damage; Diet & Parkinson’s; Unhealthy Foods & Mediterranean Diet; Resistance Training Benefits

Mar 29, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Statins May Mitigate Heart Damage from Cancer Drugs Anthracyclines like doxorubicin (Adriamycin®) and epirubicin (Ellence®), and the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab (Herceptin®), are effective breast cancer treatments. However, they carry a risk of heart muscle damage, particularly in women who are at greater risk for heart problems because of their age … Read More

Avoiding Afib Complications

Mar 29, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 3 and 6 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (Afib), a certain type of irregular heart rhythm. Afib in itself isn’t immediately life threatening, but uncontrolled Afib can eventually weaken the heart, possibly leading to heart failure. “The condition also may … Read More

Frontline: GI Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients; Cardiovascular Health; Early Indicator of Dementia

Mar 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

GI Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients More Prevalent Than First Recorded A common perception of COVID-19 is that it primarily affects the respiratory system, with the most common symptoms being difficulty breathing and a dry cough. But as more data on COVID-19 have become available, researchers have found that 18 percent … Read More

Heart Failure Is a Treatable Condition, Not a Death Sentence

Mar 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Heart failure (HF) is a condition that affects more than 6 million Americans and results in more than 370,000 deaths per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The term “heart failure” can be alarming, since it suggests that the heart isn’t functioning, but the term actually … Read More

Research Roundup: April 2021

Mar 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Sugary Drinks May Impact Hunger Hormones Sugar-sweetened drinks not only contain excess calories, they may also affect the hormones that stave off hunger and regulate appetite, researchers say. When study participants consumed drinks with sucrose (a combination of glucose and fructose from sugar cane or sugar beets), they produced lower … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Best diet for your heart; Processed meats; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Feb 23, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Heart Health

Is there a specific diet that is best for your heart? According to the annual diet rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet tied for first place in the category of heart-healthy diets. The Ornish diet, which calls for eating very low amounts … Read More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Four American Adults

Feb 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Have you ever heard of a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? If you haven’t, it’s not surprising—it rarely causes symptoms, and it’s not a condition that shows up on routine examinations. But concerns about NAFLD are growing since experts have learned that it’s a risk factor for cardiovascular … Read More

Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease

Feb 23, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Heart Health

The relationship between obesity and diabetes is a very important one, because each represents a powerful risk factor for heart disease and cancer—and, in 2021, for poor outcomes due to COVID-19 infections. Insulin plays a major role in both types of diabetes: Type 1 is caused by lack of insulin, … Read More

Frontline: Cognitive function; Fried food and heart disease; Higher risk Osteoporosis

Feb 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Assisted Lifestyle Changes May Improve Cognitive Functioning Research suggests that making lifestyle improvements with the help of experts appears to be more effective at staving off the progression of cognitive decline than doing it on your own. Researchers divided study participants age 66 and older who were experiencing cognitive decline … Read More

Heart Healthy Fruit; Fat-Free or Whole Milk?

Feb 23, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

Q. What are chokeberries and their benefits? A. The chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is an edible fruit of the deciduous shrub in the rose family, often used as an ornamental plant due to its resilience and color. Chokeberries are rich in the phytochemical group called polyphenols. These antioxidants scavenge the body … Read More

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