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Newsbriefs: Switching Blood Thinners; Sleep Colder; Hobby Means Happy; Poor Sleep After Menopause

Dec 20, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

A Switch to New Blood Thinners May Not Suit Frail Elders New blood thinners developed over the last decade have made blood clot prevention less onerous, but a study published in Circulation, Aug. 27, 2023, suggests that switching from stable warfarin (Coumadin®) may not be the best option for frail … Read More

Unlock Rapid Fitness Gains with HIIT Training

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Given that lack of time is one of the most-often cited excuses for not exercising, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) just might be the ideal exercise. It might sound like an exercise program for elite athletes, but this approach is appropriate for anyone who wants significant gains in a short period … Read More

Oxygen Saturation Levels

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Q: I know that pulse oximeters, those devices put on my finger during routine office visits, read my oxygen saturation levels. Why is that important? A: Checking oxygen saturation is often called the “fifth vital sign.” Along with temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate, this important piece of data helps … Read More

Ask the Doctor January 2024

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Q: Is short-term memory the same as working memory? A: Because aspects of working memory and short-term memory overlap, they are sometimes used interchangeably. But, generally, they are thought of as two distinct types of memory. Short-term memory is, as the term implies, information that is held on to for … Read More

Newsbites: Healthy lifestyle and heart disease, weight loss drug side effects; red meat and diabetes

Dec 19, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Heart Health

Healthy Lifestyle May Outweigh a Genetic Risk Factor for Heart Disease Abdominal obesity (a waist circumference of more than 35 inches in women and 40 inches in men) is a well-established risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Scientists … Read More

Frontline: Atrial Fibrillation and Memory Decline; Acute Respiratory Infection; Mobile Stroke Units

Dec 19, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Heart Health

Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) was associated with a 45 percent increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a study of more than 4 million people. MCI is an early stage of cognitive decline that can indicate development of … Read More

Diagnosing Heart Problems Is the First Step In Managing Disease

Dec 19, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Heart Health

Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. The best way to prevent heart disease is understanding and managing things that put you at increased risk. For many people, this can be as simple as scheduling an annual checkup to screen for … Read More

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke by Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Nov 29, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Heart Health

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for women in the United States, and one in five women between the ages of 55 and … Read More

Stroke Incidence Peak During the Holidays

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

The holidays are a season of joy, sharing, and feasting. But they also are a primetime for strokes and other cardiovascular events. “A common term we use to describe this phenomenon is holiday heart,” says cardiologist Marwah Shahid, MD, UCLA Department of Cardiology. “This refers to the increased prevalence of … Read More

Newsbites: Plant-based diets and Parkinson’s; activity and blood pressure; carbs

Nov 29, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Heart Health

Type of Carbohydrate May be More Important Than Amount for Body Weight Many people believe “cutting carbs” is the way to control weight. A new study adds to the evidence that the right kind of carbohydrates (namely fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes) are a healthy choice. The study compared … Read More

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