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03/22/2017

Va**ng Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease:
Many people have recently traded in traditional ci******es for electronic ci******es in hopes of escaping the health hazards of to***co, including an increased risk of heart disease. However, a recent study finds that va**ng isn’t harmless, especially for those who are habitual longtime users of e-ci******es.

Study authors compared electrocardiograms and blood tests of daily e-cigarette users versus those who had never v**ed. All of the participants had no known health problems, were taking no medications, and did not smoke to***co ci******es. An increase in cardiac sympathetic activity was observed in those who v**e that was not present in nonusers. Cardiac sympathetic activity includes higher oxidative stress levels and levels of adrenaline in the heart, both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Further research is needed to study the association of va**ng with other adverse health issues and to see if occasional use of e-ci******es increases the risk of heart disease.

Source: Moheimani R, Bhetraratana M, Yin F. Increased cardiac sympathetic activity and oxidative stress in habitual electronic cigarette users: implications for cardiovascular risk. JAMA Cardiol, Published online February 1, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2016.5303.

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03/11/2017

Eating Whole Grains Linked With Lower Risk of Death:
A large meta-analysis published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, finds that eating whole grains is associated with a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes. Consuming at least three servings (48 grams) per day reduces the total number of deaths by 20 percent. Heart disease and cancer death rates declined by 25 percent and 14 percent, respectively. The analysis combined 12 studies and included over 786,000 adult men and women.

The research supports popular dietary recommendations of three servings of whole grains daily. However, average consumption in the United States is below one serving a day. Whole grains include whole wheat, oats, and brown rice. They contain dietary fiber, which make you fill full longer, thus eating fewer calories. Dietary fiber has also been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.

Replace the refined grain products in your diet with whole grains. In addition to whole grains, the American Heart Association emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a heart-healthy diet.

Source: Zong G, Gao A, Hu F, Sun Q. Whole grain intake and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Circulation, 2016; 133: 2370-2380.

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03/04/2017

Does Pneumonia Really Walk?:
Been suffering from a bad cold or the flu? Then be aware that it’s easy for the infection that’s already in your lungs to progress to the next level….pneumonia…because your body is already fighting the germs, bacteria, viruses, etc. in your system. But, do you have walking pneumonia or pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia is pretty much what it implies…an infection of the lungs, but to a lesser degree than pneumonia. Someone with walking pneumonia can still function on a day-to-day level but will experience a cough without much mucus, a low grade fever (under 101 degrees), and an overall feeling of fatigue.
Your doctor will decide if the underlying cause is either from a virus or bacteria in order to prescribe the proper treatment, which is an antibiotic for pneumonia caused by bacteria. Bed rest and a little cough syrup are often part of the treatment plan as well.
Be on the lookout for the following symptoms if you suspect pneumonia. These include a cough with perhaps green-tinged mucus and chest pains after a coughing spell, a fever over 101, feeling short of breath and/or a fast heartbeat, and a feeling of weakness and fatigue. Other symptoms may also include vomiting, nausea or diarrhea.
In addition, the CDC recommends that those over 65 would definitely benefit from receiving a pneumonia shot. This is especially true if your medical history includes heart and lung issues, like COPD, and you’re a smoker. Under these circumstances, the pneumonia shot which is given every 5 years is a good preventative treatment. It may not keep you from contracting the disease but it will lessen the severity.
If you are down with flu or pneumonia this season, remember home health services for medical care at home that can keep you safe and comfortable. What’s more, if an extended period of bed rest has left you weakened, which is common with retirees, we can send a physical therapist to make sure you regain your function and ability as much as possible.

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