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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According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Traffic. An estimated 6 million people ages 20 and older in the United States suffer from heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart does not function normally. The statement, “Complementary and Alternative Medicines in …
Some supplements are better than others when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease, according to a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Using data from 884 studies and more than 883,000 patients, Brown University researchers systematically reviewed all of the existing evidence on micronutrients taken as …
Doctors should ask patients with heart failure whether they use supplements, specific diets, or other types of complementary and alternative medicine to help manage potential benefits and risks, the American Heart Association said in a scientific statement released Thursday. Research shows that about one-third of people with heart failure use complementary and alternative medicine, a …
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Researchers from the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California have developed a “heart attack on a chip,” a device that could one day serve as a test bed for developing new heart drugs and even personalized drugs. “Our device replicates some key features of a heart attack in …
Child abuse prevention experts in South Dakota and elsewhere say a new study underscores the need to protect children from traumatic situations to avoid long-term physical health problems. International researchers have found a 14% increase in heart failure in adults who have experienced some form of childhood abuse. Those with three to five types of …
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3 hours ago Amy Norton Job : December 5, 2022 06:49 Updated: December 5, 2022 9:14 a.m. MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People who have had a bout of shingles may face an increased risk of heart attack or stroke in years to come, according to a large new study. Anyone who has …
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Try limiting these popular breakfast foods to control your cholesterol levels. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/GettyImages We all want to start each day on the right foot. So snacking on a morning meal that harms your heart is probably not the way to go. Unfortunately, some of the most popular breakfast plates don’t promote a strong, healthy …
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A Mediterranean-style diet with added plant foods may help burn fat faster, according to a new study. The nutrient-dense diet may help reduce a type of fat linked to a higher risk of disease. Dieters are reducing their consumption of meat and processed foods in favor of olive oil, tea, nuts and leafy greens. Loading …
A serious side effect linked to COVID-19 vaccines can lead to death, according to a new study. Post-vaccination myocarditis, a form of heart inflammation, has been identified in a subset of people who died “unexpectedly” at home within 20 days of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The researchers analyzed the autopsies that had been performed on …
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