Feel-good music, laughter may help your heart

Heart Disease NEWS AND VIEWS November 18, 2008

Wondering why you're receiving your newsletter today? Well, we switched things up a bit based on your feedback. Please mark the new day on your calendars. Happy reading!   Feel-good music, laughter may help your heart Researchers have found that listening to music that makes you feel good may be a good preventative treatment for your heart.  Read more> This Week's News See all Heart Disease news Doctors debate cancer risk of Vytorin, Zetia Hundreds of heart experts attended a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association to debate the benefits and risks of the cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia.  Read more> Low vitamin D linked to heart problems German researchers have linked low levels of vitamin D to heart problems, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death.  Read more> Study: Plavix should be stopped before heart surgery A new study has found supporting evidence for guidelines that recommend patients stop taking the blood thinner Plavix before undergoing bypass surgery.  Read more> EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report  Read more> With Angioplasty, More Is Better Hospitals that perform the heart procedure more often do better, study finds  Read more> New Type of Stent Shows Promise It recruits blood vessel cells as a kind of heart-healthy coating, experts explain  Read more> Depressed? Your cardiologist might not ask While depression often follows a heart attack, a recent call for heart specialists to do routine depression screening may have been premature, a team of researchers said on Monday.  Read more> Sponsored Health Center Find options for heart valve replacement.   Read more> Quiz of the Week Heart Disease Risks Your risk of heart disease and heart failure are increased by a number of factors. Do you know what they are? Test your knowledge.  Today's Poll Do you eat the recommended 25-35 grams of whole grains/day? Your options are: Yes No I don't know News You Can Use Five ways to get a second opinion online Experts say the Internet may offer patients an easier way to have doctors review their case and provide advice. Read more>

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