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New AHA Statement on Complementary Medicine in Heart Failure

New AHA Statement on Complementary Medicine in Heart Failure

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There are some potentially serious benefits and risks associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that patients with heart failure (HF) can use to manage symptoms, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement on the subject. For example, yoga and tai chi may be helpful for people with heart failure, and …

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Perceived discrimination linked to worse recovery after MI in young people

Perceived discrimination linked to worse recovery after MI in young people

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Perceived discrimination — unfair treatment because of their race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other factors — in daily life was common among young survivors of myocardial infarction (MI) and was associated with poorer recovery, new research shows. In this study, patients completed three questionnaires assessing perceived discrimination, general mental and physical health, physical health, …

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