Health
Water outperforms sports drinks for young athletes
(HealthDay)—Water is a better bet than sports drinks for young athletes, sports medicine specialists say.
Apr 14, 2017
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Cardiology
New ablation technology found safe, effective for atrial fibrillation
A new ablation technology known as pulsed field ablation was successful at eliminating episodes of abnormal heart rhythms for 12 months in up to two-thirds of patients, according to a study being presented at the American ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Cardiology
New study uncovers major cause of deadly heart arrhythmias
Heart attacks scar the heart, leaving patients vulnerable to heart rhythm disorders that can lead to sudden death. While not all who have experienced a cardiac infarction will develop an arrhythmia, if they do, it will typically ...
Oct 6, 2022
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Cardiology
'Zap' ear clip may ease A-fib
(HealthDay)—Imagine if all it took to treat the heart condition atrial fibrillation was clipping a small device to your ear for an hour a day? That futuristic scenario could soon be a reality, according to a new study.
May 9, 2019
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Cardiology
Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health
For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks, however, extreme endurance exercise—such as participation in marathons and triathlons for people who aren't accustomed to high-intensity exercise—can ...
Feb 26, 2020
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Cardiology
Cause of ventricular tachycardia determines treatment
Dear Mayo Clinic: Recently, I was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, but doctors said a cause cannot be determined. What usually causes this problem? Does knowing the cause make a difference in treatment?
Jan 23, 2020
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Cardiology
Lifestyle, stress may play role in heart rhythm disorder
(HealthDay)—Stress and poor heart-health habits significantly increase the risk of a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, two preliminary studies suggest.
Nov 19, 2016
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Cardiology
Exercise could outsmart genetics when it comes to heart disease
Exercise, especially cardio fitness, could outweigh genetics when it comes to heart disease, according to new research.
Apr 9, 2018
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Cardiology
Drinking up to 3 cups of coffee per day may be safe, protective: study
Many clinicians advise patients with atrial or ventricular arrhythmias to avoid caffeinated beverages, but recent research has shown that coffee and tea are safe and can reduce the frequency of arrhythmias, according to a ...
Apr 16, 2018
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Cardiology
Cardiologist explains why snow can be dangerous for those with heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—Cardiac deaths during this week's storm have occurred not just while people are shoveling but while they have been using snowblowers as well.
Nov 21, 2014
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