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Fit for You: May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 Did you know that more than one out of every 10 Americans has high blood pressure? Many of those who have high blood pressure do not know it. Read More
The often-ignored warning signs of a mini-stroke Published: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: How can a person know if they’ve had a stroke? My 70-year-old husband had a spell a few weeks ago where he suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble talking and walking because his left side went numb, but it went away after a few minutes and he feels fine now. -- Seem Fine... Read More
Heart attack fatalities down 63 percent in a decade Published: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 There has been much good news about heart attacks in recent years. From 2000 to 2010, the number of heart attacks decreased by 27 percent and encouragingly, fatalities fell by 63 percent. While the benefits have been seen at every age, in every ethnic and racial group and in both sexes, declines have been far... Read More
High blood pressure kills silently, worsens with age Published: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular and kidney disease. In the United States, 30 percent of the entire population over the age of 18 has hypertension as defined by a top or systolic pressure above 140 or a bottom or diastolic pressure above 90. The... Read More
Post 50, annual exams and select screenings are crucial Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 If you are over 50, it is time to have an annual physical. At an earlier age, provided there are no known medical conditions, a screening every two to three years may be adequate. Not every 50-year-old receives an annual physical, and when they do, they often receive more testing than needed. It is... Read More
Medicare's new prevention benefits Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 A champagne toast and a romantic kiss are New Year's Eve traditions for many, but when the celebrations end, it’s time to start a new tradition and see your health care provider for preventive services and screenings. Last year, Medicare marked an important milestone when, thanks to the health reform law, it... Read More
Profit pummels people in heart care priorities Published: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 An investigation by Consumer Reports Health reveals that the practice of healing hearts has become a moneymaking machine that too often favors profits over science. The marketing of high-tech cardiac screening is pervasive, according to the report, and is being promoted by some hospitals, medical centers and other... Read More
Tests for Heart Disease are Sometimes Too Invasive Updated: Fri, Mar 4, 2011 February was American Heart Month, which brought much needed attention to the No. 1 killer of Americans — heart disease. While treatment for heart disease can be extremely effective, prevention and early detection are the keys to long-term heart health. Everyone must take time to consider his or her risks for... Read More
Study: Cardiovascular disease costs will triple by 2030 Published: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 According to a study published Monday in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, the annual cost to treat heart disease — including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke and other conditions — will triple by 2030, from $273 billion to $818 billion (in 2008 dollars).... Read More
Stopping or Not Filling Prescription is a Bad Idea Published: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 Almost daily, I confront patients who elect to stop or not fill a recommended prescription. In the field of geriatrics, this is rarely life-threatening as the most frequently prescribed medications are those used to treat chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, back pain, high blood pressure, elevated... Read More
Five steps to better heart health Updated: Tue, Mar 23, 2010 Heart disease - or cardiovascular disease - seems like something that happens to other people. But the truth is, about one third of adult Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 80 million Americans - that's one of every three adults - live with one... Read More
Activity-related leg pain could be a sign of heart disease Published: Sat, Feb 27, 2010 If you routinely experience leg pain while walking, you shouldn't dismiss it as just a muscle cramp or a joint ache. It could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, a serious condition that affects approximately 10 million Americans. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD for short, is a condition in which narrowed... Read More
Valentine's Day Chocolates Good for Your Heart Updated: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 This Valentine's Day, you may find yourself on the receiving end of a gift of chocolate. As long as it's chocolate of the dark variety, feel free to indulge — it's good for your heart. In recent years, dark chocolate has achieved the status of a health food. Research suggests that in small doses, regular... Read More
Nip Disease in the Bud for Best Health Care Fix Published: Thu, Jan 7, 2010 In the debate over health care reform, the lack of substantive legislation for the prevention and early detection of disease is a concern. Amid all discussion over insurance and government programs, we have completely glossed over the fact that more than 80 percent of American illnesses are preventable. Real... Read More
Why won't they medicate my hostile father? Published: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 Q: Three weeks ago, my father was admitted to a nursing facility after a lengthy stay in the hospital psychiatric ward. He had been diagnosed with hypertension, dementia and Parkinson's some years ago, but recently became too aggressive for my mother to handle at home. Dad was very highly medicated while in the... Read More
Glossary of heart disease terms Updated: Wed, Sep 30, 2009 Glossary of heart disease terms Ablation: The removal or destruction of tissue. Advance Directive (living will): A document written in "good" health which informs your family and health care providers of your wishes for extended medical treatment in times of emergency.... Read More
Preventing heart disease Updated: Wed, Sep 30, 2009 Ways to prevent heart disease, according to the American Heart Association: * Reduce blood cholesterol. Fat lodged in your arteries could trigger a heart attack or stroke. Reduce your intake of saturated fat, transfat and cholesterol and get moving. If diet and physical activity alone don’t get... Read More
Types of Drug Addiction Updated: Tue, Feb 17, 2009 Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by a loss of control. Addicts continue their use despite adverse health, social or legal consequences. Here are general categories of drugs and their effects: Alcohol produces short-term effects that include behavioral changes, impairment of judgment and coordination,... Read More
The original way to go green: A vegetarian diet Published: Thu, May 8, 2008 Summer Jones Mid-Del Frishman People who switch a meatless diet do so for many reasons, including health and the well-being of animals. Sam Bible, an Edmond Memorial sophomore, was a vegetarian for a year before she became vegan six months ago. “Everyone should look into a vegan or vegetarian... Read More
Study: Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure Updated: Thu, Jul 5, 2007 CHICAGO (AP) -- Here's some good and bad news for chocoholics: Dark chocolate seems to lower blood pressure, but it requires an amount less than two Hershey's Kisses to do it, a small study suggests. The new research from Germany adds to mounting evidence linking dark chocolate with health benefits, but... Read More
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