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Less heart disease in people with a dairy-rich diet?

Less heart disease in people with a dairy-rich diet?
People who eat more dairy fat—which is plentiful in whole milk, yogurt, and cheese—may be less likely to develop heart disease than people who eat smaller amounts of dairy.
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Fruit of the month: Citrus fruits

Fruit of the month: Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines contain heart-healthy nutrients such as fiber and flavonoids. But grapefruit also contains compounds that may increase the blood level of certain statins.
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Constipation: A connection to cardiovascular disease?

Constipation: A connection to cardiovascular disease?
People with chronic constipation may be more prone to heart disease, but the connection remains unclear. Straining and bearing down to have a bowel movement can temporarily boost blood pressure, putting the cardiovascular system at risk. And a possible link between constipation and blood clots may be worth further study. In rare cases, clots form in the veins that serve the gastrointestinal organs, including the large intestine (colon). Known as splanchnic venous thrombosis, the problem seems to be far more common in people with constipation than in those without.
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What is palliative care for heart failure?

What is palliative care for heart failure?
Palliative care, which focuses on comfort and quality of life, is gradually becoming more widely used in people with advanced heart failure. The approach includes discussions about advance care planning and is often confused with hospice care. But palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness. For heart failure, it may include tiny doses of morphine to ease breathing and help people feel less distressed. Increasing doses of diuretics, which help flush fluid from the body, are often prescribed as well.
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Over-the-counter drugs that can boost blood pressure

Over-the-counter drugs that can boost blood pressure
People with high blood pressure should avoid certain popular over-the-counter drugs used to treat cold and flu symptoms and pain. The problematic products are those that contain decongestants such as oxymetazoline, pseudoephedrine, and phenylephrine; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. Because drugstores contain an overwhelming number of products that feature those drugs, people should ask their pharmacist to recommend a product.
Read More about Anti-inflammatory food superstars for every season
Anti-inflammatory food superstars for every season

Anti-inflammatory food superstars for every season

Inflammation is part of the body's healing process, but chronic inflammation can contribute to a range of health issues. In every season, regularly eating a variety of anti-inflammatory foods can benefit your health.

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Walnuts: A worthy addition to your daily diet?

Walnuts: A worthy addition to your daily diet?

Research has found that people who eat nuts regularly are less likely to have heart disease. While all varieties of nuts are full of important nutrients, a two-year randomized trial shows a daily dose of walnuts lowered levels of harmful blood lipids that affect cardiovascular health –– and without adding extra pounds.

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Ask the doctor: Is it possible to reverse coronary artery disease?

Ask the doctor: Is it possible to reverse coronary artery disease?

I have coronary artery disease. Is this something I can have cured or get rid of, or is keeping it from getting worse the best I can do?

Read More about COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke
COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke

COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke
A Swedish study suggests that risk of a heart attack or stroke at least triples in the week following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Different types of tachycardia

Different types of tachycardia

A rapid heartbeat may be due to supraventricular tachycardia or ventricular tachycardia. The former is usually harmless, while the latter is more serious and more likely to occur in older people with heart disease.

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