Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. (program notes)

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 lower 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 Notes: "Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation." Reuters, Aug. 2, 2007 http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL26680020070802?feedType=RSS What's my target heart rate and why should I care?, Cooper Aerobics Center web site http://www.cooperaerobics.com/tips/TargetHeartRate.aspx "Taking statins may increase cancer risk." www.timesonline.com, posted July 24, 2007 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article2127605.ece   "Statins' Cancer Benefits Challenged. Study Shows Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Don't Cut Cancer Risk." www.webmd.com, posted Jan. 3, 2006 http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20060103/statins-cancer-benefits-challenged "Statins and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer." The New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 352, Number 21, May 26, 2005 https://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/21/2184