Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, we’ll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified.

We’ll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol-lowering medication might increase the risk of cancer.

And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on your heart.

Also, we explain how to calculate maximal heart rate.

Dr. Ho answers listeners' calls.

 

Program Reference:

"Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation." Reuters, Aug. 2, 2007

What’s my target heart rate and why should I care? Cooper Aerobics Center web site

"Taking statins may increase cancer risk." www.timesonline.com, posted July 24, 2007

"Statins' Cancer Benefits Challenged. Study Shows Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Don't Cut Cancer Risk." www.webmd.com, posted Jan. 3, 2006

"Statins and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer." The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 352, No. 21, May 26, 2005