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Healthy Lifestyle Decreased Heart Attack in Women
10/23/07
Living Well
Women who eat a healthy diet, drink moderate amounts of alcohol, are physically active, maintain a healthy weight and do not smoke have a significantly reduced risk of heart attack, according to a report in the October 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Chronic Job Strain Increases Risk of Second Heart Disease Event
10/09/07
Living Well
Persons who reported chronic job strain after a first heart attack (myocardial infarction) had about twice the risk of experiencing another coronary heart disease event such as heart attack of unstable angina than those without chronic job strain, according to a study in the October 10 issue of JAMA.
Negative Aspects of Close Relationships May Be Associated With Heart Disease Risk
10/08/07
Living Well
Adapted from a JAMA/Archives news release.
Individuals whose close relationships have negative aspects, such as conflict and adverse exchanges, appear to have an increased risk of heart disease than those with more positive close relationships, according to a report in the October 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Panic Attacks Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Older Women
10/01/07
Living Well
Older women who experience at least one full-blown panic attack may have an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke and an increased risk of death in the next five years, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Women Less Likely To Monitor Heart Health Risks
09/21/07
Living Well
Heart attack in one family member has been established as a key marker for risk of heart disease in first degree relatives, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal several years ago. A more recent study has determined that women are less likely to pay attention to those medical markers than men.
Playing the Odds: Heart Attack Risk Factors
09/19/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Prevention, Research, Disease Basics, General
The causes of heart attack are complex. Genetic markers for heart disease may predispose a person to heart attack. And while those genetic risk factors may not be controllable, lifestyle choices that can impact a heart's function can be controlled and modified to reduce heart attack risk.
Three years ago, a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress identified nine the most influential and controllable risk factors for heart health. The INTER-HEART study looked at almost 30,000 individuals from around the world, about half of whom had suffered an earlier cardiac event, specifically heart attack, or myocardial infarction.
Getting Back On Your Feet: Recovering from Heart Attack
09/19/07
Living Well, Treatment Options, Disease Basics, General
Heart attack deals a devastating medical blow. It can rob its victims of health and their sense of security. However, recovery is possible in many cases. The process requires detailed planning and long-term dedication, but is well worth the sacrifice. With medical advances and carefully structured cardiac rehabilitation programs, patients can eventually return to normal activity.
Most hospital stays after heart attack last a few days to a week. The same care and treatment given in the hospital should be continued at home. Heart attack sufferers should slowly ease back into work, exercise, and other normal activities under the guidance of their physicians. Returning to previous levels of activity may take a few weeks, or it may take a few months.
Extra Pounds Mean Extra Threat in Heart Disease
09/11/07
Information for Caregivers, Living Well, Prevention, Research, General
Noticeable weight gain over a short period of time can indicate future hospitalization for heart failure, according to an article published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.
Being Overweight Independently Increases Heart Disease Risk
09/10/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Research, General
Being moderately overweight or obese appears to increase the risk for developing coronary heart disease events independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies in the September 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Heart Disease and Diabetes May Share Two-way Association
09/04/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Prevention, Research, General
Diabetes can negatively affect heart health. That fact has been long-established by medical research. However, new studies are finding that heart attack may indicate an increased risk of developing diabetes.
