The nation’s largest cardiovascular health organization has a new message for Americans: Owning a dog may protect you from heart disease. The unusual message was contained in a scientific statement published on Thursday by the American Heart Association, which convened a panel of experts to review years of data on the cardiovascular benefits of owning [...]
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A study questioning the role of fish oil in preventing first heart attacks is making headlines – but a top cardiologist insists that no one should stop taking the supplement based on the new research. “We have a long track record during which fish oil has proven effective,” Chauncey Crandall, M.D., tells Newsmax Health. “I’ve seen [...]
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Most adults in the USA aren’t meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don’t meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour [...]
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The Food Pyramid has nothing on the Mediterranean diet, when it comes to clinical nutrition. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is only the latest evidence that the diet — heavy on olive oil, fish, nuts, fruit, veggies and other staples of Mediterranean cultures for centuries — prevents cancer and [...]
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A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report. The higher the levels of the compound — called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) — the greater the risk for cardiovascular problems, said the Cleveland Clinic team. [...]
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Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends. The finding is based on an analysis of data collected from more than 28,000 people in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. [...]
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A recent study seems to show that a new cholesterol drug, pitavastatin, could be a godsend for people who can’t tolerate the side effects, such as severe muscle aches, brought on by other statin medications. But one of the nation’s top cardiologists, Chauncey Crandall, M.D., tells Newsmax Health that he is skeptical. “While this could [...]
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Dr. Chauncey Crandall sheds light on a new study that shows the best way to lose weight is to focus on changing your diet and exercise at the same time- as reported by Medical News Today. Previously, weight-loss experts have said you should focus on your diet first and then concentrate on exercise; but the study, [...]
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By Chris Kaiser, Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today Reviewed By Dr. Chauncey Crandall, Director of Preventitive Medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic A diet high in fried, sweet, and processed foods is not associated with healthy aging, a large cohort study found. Participants on a Western-style diet had lower odds of ideal aging, defined as the [...]
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Those killed or injured at the Boston Marathon will not be the only victims of the bombing attack, says a top cardiologist. Research after previous public traumas shows that witnesses – even those watching on TV – are at heightened risk for heart attack and stroke in the coming weeks, according to Chauncey Crandall, M.D. [...]
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