Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Aug 29, 2009
Adding omega-3 fatty acids to the diet not only promotes heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, but also may help: reduce blood clotting in the arteries and protect from hardening of the arteries; reduce inflammation and stiff joints in those with arthritis; improve symptoms of depression; improve blood sugar levels in those with diabetes; and reduce the risk of developing certain diseases like cancer and Alzheimer s.. Food Sources of EPA and DHA. (Suite101.com)
Oxycholesterol: Greatest Heart Disease Risk? Aug 23, 2009
"But the public should recognize that oxycholesterol is also important and cannot be ignored. Our work demonstrated that oxycholesterol boosts total cholesterol levels and promotes atherosclerosis ["hardening of the arteries"] more than non-oxidized cholesterol.". Fried and processed food, particularly fast-food, contains high amounts of oxycholesterol. (Science Daily)
New Chemical Imaging Technique Could Help In Fight Against Atherosclerosis, Suggests Research Aug 20, 2009
(May 16, 2008) Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arterial blood vessels that is often known as hardening of the arteries ... 13, 2008) In a finding that challenges conventional medical knowledge, researchers report that plaques formed in during atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, are associated with certain harmful. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Debunking Diabetes Myths Aug 18, 2009
Insulin doesn't cause hardening of the arteries or high blood pressure. Fruit, while healthy, can't be consumed in huge amounts, since it contains carbohydrates. (MEDLINEplus)
Less Aggressive Care for More Severe Heart Disease Aug 7, 2009
The study of 143,999 people hospitalized between 2000 and 2008 found that those with previously diagnosed atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries -- were less likely to undergo artery-opening surgery and get cholesterol-lowering drug therapy than those with no such diagnosis. They also had longer hospital stays and were more likely to die in the hospital. (MEDLINEplus)
Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia Aug 6, 2009
The other research, reported in the August issue of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, followed more than 11,000 American participants in a study of atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries that can lead to heart attack, stroke and other major cardiovascular problems. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, the University of North Carolina, John Hopkins and the University of Mississippi Medical Center measured smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes among the... (MEDLINEplus)
Heart Disease Claimed Author Harris' Life Jul 31, 2009
(CBS) A coroner's official says heart disease, complicated by high blood pressure and a hardening of the arteries, is what killed author E. Lynn Harris last week. County coroner Craig Harvey said Wednesday that the 54-year-old died of natural causes. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Damon boosting history documentary Jul 31, 2009
A coroner's official says heart disease, complicated by high blood pressure and a hardening of the arteries, is what killed author E. Lynn Harris last week while he was visiting Los Angeles to promote his latest book. The Atlanta resident, 54, was considered a pioneer of gay black fiction. (Honolulu Advertiser)
10 Questions for Dr. Mehmet Oz Jul 31, 2009
What kills more human beings than anything is hardening of the arteries. With heart disease, we don't have a Plan B.. (Time.com)
Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks Jul 15, 2009
"If there are risk factors but they are adamant about not changing their lifestyle or taking coronary medication, I think it sometimes helps patients realize their coronary atherosclerosis [hardening of the arteries] has begun.". A definitive study of the risk-benefit ratio of CAC scanning is unlikely, Einstein said. (MEDLINEplus)
Study suggests C-reactive protein doesn't cause heart disease Jul 1, 2009
High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood probably don't cause hardening of the arteries or heart disease, according to the largest study of its kind to focus on the long-suspected culprit. A large study in London showed that C-reactive protein does not cause heart disease or heart attacks. (CNN -- Health)
Ten Easy Ways to Eat More Oatmeal Jun 29, 2009
A daily bowl of porridge made with oatmeal can lower cholesterol (especially the bad LDL cholesterol), and reduce the risks of high blood pressure (hypertension), Type 2 diabetes and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis. Because oats are a complex carbohydrate, porridge is filling, and is slowly digested, and this can help control unwanted weight gain. (Suite101.com)
What will happen during Jackson's autopsy? Jun 27, 2009
The most common causes would be hardening of the arteries and the pathologist would check the coronary artery for blockage. However in someone who's been under medical care, it's unlikely that this would have gone undetected. (USA Today -- Life)
Eat Well, Live Longer Jun 25, 2009
Good dietary habits may also help delay the progression of hardening of the arteries, according to a separate study published in the July issue of the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from Tufts University and Wake Forest University evaluated the effect of a good diet on the progression of coronary artery disease in 224 postmenopausal women who had the disease when they enrolled in the Estrogen Replacement and Atherosclerosis Study. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart myths: What you think you know can kill you Jun 24, 2009
Unfortunately, no. Atherosclerosis sometimes called hardening of the arteries is a diffuse disease. Chances are, if you have one blockage that is easy to see, you almost assuredly have blockages elsewhere that are harder to see, says Dr. Jon Keevil, a preventive cardiologist at UW Hospital and Clinics. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Advanced Image Analysis Can Provide Better Risk Assessment In Hardening Of The Arteries Jun 17, 2009
Cardiovascular diseases brought on by hardening of the arteries are the most common cause of death in the Western world. Hardening of the arteries means a thickening of the walls of blood vessels and the appearance of so-called atherosclerotic plaque, which consist of stored fat, among other things ... (June 13, 2007) NASA space technology is helping doctors diagnose and monitor treatments for hardening of the arteries in its early stages, before it causes heart attacks and. (Science Daily)
Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk Jun 16, 2009
Declining endothelial function is considered a key variable in the development of hardening of the arteries and heart disease. The study is published in the June 16 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. (MEDLINEplus)
• To do for you Jun 1, 2009
The screenings help identify blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs. The bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is appropriate for both men and women. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Genetic Factors May Predict Depression In Heart Disease Patients May 24, 2009
The genes include those related to inflammation; platelet aggregation, or clumping; endothelial function involving the cells that line the inner surface of blood vessels; and omega-3 fatty acid metabolism, which can affect the hardening of the arteries. Following genotyping and statistical analyses, the research team discovered that genetic variations involving endothelial dysfunction a hallmark for vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and platelet aggregation appear to contribute to... (Science Daily)
Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure May 19, 2009
Mice infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV) were more likely to develop not only high blood pressure but also the hardening of the arteries called atherosclerosis, according to a report in the May 15 issue of PLoS Pathogens by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. "This could be of immense importance," said lead researcher Dr. Clyde Crumpacker, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an investigator in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess. (MEDLINEplus)
High Blood Pressure Could Be Caused By A Common Virus, Study Suggests May 17, 2009
Led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and published in the May 15, 2009 issue of PLoS Pathogens, the findings further demonstrate that, when coupled with other risk factors for heart disease, the virus can lead to the development of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. "CMV infects humans all over the world," explains co-senior author Clyde Crumpacker, MD, an investigator in the Division of Infectious Diseases at BIDMC and Professor of Medicine at Harvard... (Science Daily)
Common Virus May Cause High Blood Pressure May 16, 2009
And when combined with a fatty diet, CMV may also cause hardening of the arteries, a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease, they said. "I think it could be very important," said Clyde Crumpacker of Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, who worked on the study in the Public Library of Science Journal PLoS Pathogens. (Newsmax)
Major New Treatment Target In Diseased Arteries May 12, 2009
(May 16, 2008) Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arterial blood vessels that is often known as hardening of the arteries. It is caused in part by the accumulation in the artery wall of cells (mostly cells known. (Science Daily)
McAllister: Nutrient-dense nuts good for snacking May 7, 2009
In addition to lowering cholesterol, nuts also contribute to heart health by reducing the risk of irregular heart rhythms, high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. In a recent issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers reported their findings that regular consumption of walnuts helps maintain the flexibility and elasticity of blood vessels, two qualities that are critical to normal cardiovascular function. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Urine Test for Heart Disease Shows Promise May 1, 2009
High concentrations of those fragments, called proteomes, in urine can signal atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which can lead to a heart attack, Muehlen said. The urine test was done for 67 people with symptoms of coronary artery disease, he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Walnuts 'reduce breast cancer risk' Apr 28, 2009
It is thought that the nuts are rich in compounds that reduce hardening of the arteries, and keep them flexible. In the latest study mice were either fed a standard diet, or the walnut-based diet. (BBC News -- Health)
Senior Subjects: Dementia can have many names Apr 16, 2009
When my great-aunt Susan went to the nursing home in the late 1930 s, we were told she had hardening of the arteries and was senile. And so she was: she could no longer recognize any of her family members, and perhaps, had Dr. Alois Alzheimer still been around, he might have said, Ja, just like the lady I examined in 1906 she has that same disease. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Cholesterol Crystals Linked To Cardiovascular Attacks Apr 3, 2009
(June 27, 2002) A small molecule in the liver plays a major role in starting the cellular processes that lead to the hardening of the arteries and heart disease that's common in kidney failure, a UC Irvine study. . (Science Daily)
New Device 'Fingers' Heart Risk Apr 2, 2009
Improper functioning of endothelial cells can lead to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Until now, there hasn't been a simple test for endothelial function, according to the researchers. (MEDLINEplus)
'Olive oil offers best protection from heart attack' Apr 2, 2009
Olive oil offers best protection from heart attack\` - Sify. Olive oil offers best protection from heart attack. (Sify.com, India)
* Institute develops efficient process to extract danshen Mar 28, 2009
Danshen is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine X often in combination with other medicinal herbs X to treat a diversity of ailments, particularly cardiovascular disorders such as hardening of the arteries and blood clotting. Extract of danshen is also widely used in pharmaceutical preparations for asthmatic bronchitis, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes and lung cancer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Nanoparticles In Cosmetics, Personal Care Products May Have Adverse Environmental Effects Mar 28, 2009
6, 2008) What role do nanoparticles play in hardening of the arteries and in the formation of kidney stones. How may these super-small particles affect the body's physiology. (Science Daily)
Letters to the editor for the week of March 26, 2998 Mar 28, 2009
They re more prone to premature hardening of the arteries, diabetes, and high cholesterol and are at a much higher risk of heart attack and stroke at a young age. If childhood obesity rates continue, this will be the first generation of children to have a shorter life expectancy then their parents. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Health screen in Chetek Mar 26, 2009
Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Transparent Zebrafish A Must-see Model For Atherosclerosis Mar 10, 2009
Atherosclerosis is a process of thickening and hardening of the artery walls as a result of fat deposits and inflammation. Risk factors for atherosclerosis include high levels of "bad" cholesterol, high blood pressure (or hypertension), smoking, diabetes and a family history of the disease all of which can lead to heart attack or stroke. (Science Daily)
Psoriasis patients risk heart disease Mar 9, 2009
Excess inflammation also is present in other common conditions, such as hardening of the arteries, heart attacks, stroke, obesity and diabetes - which may explain why some psoriasis patients may be at an increased risk for developing these other serious conditions. "We need to educate psoriasis patients about the increased risk of cardiovascular disease so the prevention efforts can be instituted," said Gelfand. (India Times, India)
Dermatologists Caution That Severe Cases of Psoriasis Can be Associated with Other Serious Medical Conditions Mar 6, 2009
Excess inflammation also is present in other common conditions, such as hardening of the arteries, heart attacks, stroke, obesity and diabetes - which may explain why some psoriasis patients may be at an increased risk for developing these other serious conditions. Studies show the link between patients with severe psoriasis and diabetes, heart attack and coronary artery disease occur independent of traditional risk factors for these other conditions - such as obesity, smoking or high blood... (PR Newswire)
* FEATURE: Heart-stopping implications of stent research Mar 6, 2009
Lee said heart problems that arise from hardening of the arteries affect the entire body, but interventional methods such as stent implants and bypass surgery only solve part of the problem by fixing coronary arteries, instead of targeting the root of the problem by treating the underlying biology of the arteries ... When it comes to serious problems such as hardening of the arteries, relying on lifestyle changes is not very effective, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Why Would Anyone Want to Drink Raw ... Feb 28, 2009
The Wulzen factor is a compound present in raw animal fat that protects against joint calcification, hardening of the arteries, and cataracts. Calves fed only pasteurized milk quickly get joint stiffness, but symptoms are reversed when fed raw butterfat. (Suite101.com)
Potential Atherosclerosis Drug Exhibits No Harmful Side-effects In Liver Feb 24, 2009
13, 2008) In a finding that challenges conventional medical knowledge, researchers report that plaques formed in during atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, are associated with certain harmful. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Dendritic Cells As New Player In Arteries And Heart Valves Feb 21, 2009
Now he is trying to figure out the role of dendritic cells in a mouse model of arteriosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries by plaques filled with lipids such as cholesterol. The recent research found ample evidence of dendritic cells in the aortic root, arch and descending aorta, the same areas that are prone to the disease. (Science Daily)
Keeping Your Heart Healthy Feb 18, 2009
Dr. Jon LaPook Offers Latest Tips, Insight. Text Size: (CBS) CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares words to the wise about avoiding heart disease. (CBS News -- Early Show)
McAllister: Anger management style influences heart health Feb 18, 2009
In addition to triggering the release of stress hormones, anger and other negative emotions can lead to increases in C-reactive protein (CRP), a substance linked to hardening of the arteries and a greater risk of heart disease. In a study of 127 healthy adults, Duke University scientists found that men and women who were more prone to anger, hostility and depression had CRP levels that were two to three times higher than those of their calmer, more contented counterparts. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Smoking in Pregnancy Cuts Blood Flow to the Fetus Feb 7, 2009
In terms of future research, Andersen said her group hopes to determine whether compromised blood vessel function in fetuses of smokers translates into atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) later in life. SOURCE: Circulation, February 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Framingham Score May Not Spot Lifetime Heart Risk Feb 7, 2009
Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries that can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems. Berry said the Framingham Risk Score remains an important indicator of short-term risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Cost of Hospital Cardiac Care on the Rise Feb 7, 2009
Hospital treatment costs for coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries) increased from $14. 5 billion in 1997 to $17. (MEDLINEplus)
