{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Harvard Health Posts by Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD Feed", "home_page_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/alyson-kelley-hedgepeth-md", "feed_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/alyson-kelley-hedgepeth-md/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/omega-3-fatty-acids-and-the-heart-new-evidence-more-questions-2021032422213", "title": "Omega-3 fatty acids and the heart: New evidence, more questions", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/omega-3-fatty-acids-and-the-heart-new-evidence-more-questions-2021032422213", "content_html": "Omega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil have been recommended by the American Heart Association for the past 20 years to reduce cardiovascular events in people who already have cardiovascular disease. But the results of studies of omega-3 supplements have been mixed, leaving both doctors and patients still wondering what to do.", "summary": "Omega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil have been recommended by the American Heart Association for the past 20 years to reduce cardiovascular events in people who already have cardiovascular disease. But the results of studies of omega-3 supplements have been mixed, leaving both doctors and patients still wondering what to do.", "date_published": "2021-03-24T14:30:40-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-03-24T14:30:40-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10458/conversions/GettyImages-1094605970-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Heart Health","Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/aggressive-hypertension-treatment-does-not-lead-to-dangerous-drops-in-blood-pressure-2020120221463", "title": "Aggressive hypertension treatment does not lead to dangerous drops in blood pressure", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/aggressive-hypertension-treatment-does-not-lead-to-dangerous-drops-in-blood-pressure-2020120221463", "content_html": "There has been concern that treating high blood pressure too aggressively could result in blood pressure dropping too much, to a level that could be dangerous. An analysis of studies found that this did not occur, and in fact intensive hypertension treatment actually reduced the risk of such a drop in blood pressure.", "summary": "There has been concern that treating high blood pressure too aggressively could result in blood pressure dropping too much, to a level that could be dangerous. An analysis of studies found that this did not occur, and in fact intensive hypertension treatment actually reduced the risk of such a drop in blood pressure.", "date_published": "2020-12-02T15:30:28-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-12-02T15:30:28-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10360/conversions/blood-pressure-cuf-and-medicine-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stress-and-the-heart-lessons-from-the-pandemic-2020101421094", "title": "Stress and the heart: Lessons from the pandemic", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stress-and-the-heart-lessons-from-the-pandemic-2020101421094", "content_html": "Doctors have begun to study the effects of COVID-related stress and anxiety on people. A recent study suggests that stress caused by the pandemic may already be affecting heart health.", "summary": "Doctors have begun to study the effects of COVID-related stress and anxiety on people. A recent study suggests that stress caused by the pandemic may already be affecting heart health.", "date_published": "2020-10-14T14:30:15-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-10-14T14:30:15-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10308/conversions/woman-stressed-by-pandemic-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Heart Health","Stress" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/lifestyle-changes-are-important-for-managing-atrial-fibrillation-2020073120682", "title": "Lifestyle changes are important for managing atrial fibrillation", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/lifestyle-changes-are-important-for-managing-atrial-fibrillation-2020073120682", "content_html": "Many lifestyle factors can influence the development of atrial fibrillation, and doctors now better understand the importance of these factors in treating afib. Those who are at risk of developing afib can take action to improve their health, and in some cases they may be able to reduce their symptoms.", "summary": "Many lifestyle factors can influence the development of atrial fibrillation, and doctors now better understand the importance of these factors in treating afib. Those who are at risk of developing afib can take action to improve their health, and in some cases they may be able to reduce their symptoms.", "date_published": "2020-07-31T10:30:14-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-07-31T10:30:14-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10252/conversions/healthy-lifestyle-healthy-heart-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Exercise and Fitness","Diabetes and metabolic health","Diet & Weight Loss","Heart Health","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/are-statins-enough-when-to-consider-pcsk9-inhibitors-2020060819986", "title": "Are statins enough? When to consider PCSK9 inhibitors", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/are-statins-enough-when-to-consider-pcsk9-inhibitors-2020060819986", "content_html": "Statins have been used to treat high cholesterol for decades, but some people who take statins still have LDL cholesterol levels that are too high. A different type of medication, PCSK9 inhibitors, were approved several years ago and are showing effectiveness in lowering LDL in such people.", "summary": "Statins have been used to treat high cholesterol for decades, but some people who take statins still have LDL cholesterol levels that are too high. A different type of medication, PCSK9 inhibitors, were approved several years ago and are showing effectiveness in lowering LDL in such people.", "date_published": "2020-06-08T14:30:22-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-06-08T14:30:22-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10196/conversions/prescripton-pad-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Heart Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/will-a-good-nights-sleep-help-my-heart-2020041719510", "title": "Will a good night’s sleep help my heart?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/will-a-good-nights-sleep-help-my-heart-2020041719510", "content_html": "Millions of Americans have trouble sleeping, a factor that is key to cardiovascular health. Two recent studies examined the relationship between sleep and heart health, and between sleep and dietary choices.", "summary": "Millions of Americans have trouble sleeping, a factor that is key to cardiovascular health. Two recent studies examined the relationship between sleep and heart health, and between sleep and dietary choices.", "date_published": "2020-04-17T10:30:56-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-17T10:30:56-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10137/conversions/older-woman-sleeping-soundly-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Heart Health","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/recognizing-and-treating-depression-may-help-improve-heart-health-2020040219349", "title": "Recognizing and treating depression may help improve heart health", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/recognizing-and-treating-depression-may-help-improve-heart-health-2020040219349", "content_html": "Depression often occurs alongside cardiovascular disease, or may already exist and worsens with it, but frequently the symptoms go unrecognized. The American College of Cardiology recommends screening patients to identify symptoms of depression.", "summary": "Depression often occurs alongside cardiovascular disease, or may already exist and worsens with it, but frequently the symptoms go unrecognized. The American College of Cardiology recommends screening patients to identify symptoms of depression.", "date_published": "2020-04-15T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-15T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10111/conversions/compassionate-doctor-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Heart Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/good-news-for-those-with-type-2-diabetes-healthy-lifestyle-matters-2020021718827", "title": "Good news for those with type 2 diabetes: Healthy lifestyle matters", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/good-news-for-those-with-type-2-diabetes-healthy-lifestyle-matters-2020021718827", "content_html": "Lifestyle changes have been shown to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event, but can they also help those with diabetes? A recent study found a positive association between healthy lifestyle choices and reduced cardiovascular risk for those with type 2 diabetes.", "summary": "Lifestyle changes have been shown to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event, but can they also help those with diabetes? A recent study found a positive association between healthy lifestyle choices and reduced cardiovascular risk for those with type 2 diabetes.", "date_published": "2020-02-17T15:30:28-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-02-17T15:30:28-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10051/conversions/diabetes-and-healthy-lifestyle-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Exercise and Fitness","Diabetes and metabolic health","Heart Health" ] } ] }