Healthy Heart Tips

Does winter weather up the risk of heart diseases? Find out what the expert has to say

Dr Tilak Suvarna, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, explains the link between winter season and heart diseases.
Heart Attack: A cup of filter coffee can arm you up against this fatal condition

Your heart attack risk reduces by 15 per cent if you drink up to 4 cups of filter coffee. Here are other foods that will improve your cardiac health.
Keep your heart strong amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with these foods

The right kind of foods will help you keep heart diseases away. This is all more crucial now because preliminary evidence suggests that cardiac ailments up your risk of COVID-19 infection.
Treat your angina symptoms naturally with basil, lemon and more

Angina can bring debilitating symptoms. Read on to know about some natural remedies that can offer relief from the symptoms of this condition.
How well did you take care of your heart in 2019? Take our heart health quiz to find out

You need to take care of your heart if you want to live a fulfilling life. Take our heart health quiz to see how well you have taken care of your heart in 2019.
Do you have diabetes? Know how to bring down your risk of heart disease

People with diabetes are at an increases risk of heart-related conditions. Read on to know how you can heart disease if you are diabetic.
Prodding heart patients to take statins may lead to better outcomes

A study has found that simple nudges to heart patients not only help patients fill that first statin prescription but also continue to help them take their medications over the long term.
Miniature hearts can be helpful in testing potential new drugs

Recently, a group of Australian scientists conducted the first-ever screening of potential heart regeneration drugs with the usage of bioengineered human heart muscle. This move can help revolutionize how drugs for tackling heart-related diseases are developed in the future.
Know why youngsters are at an increased risk of heart attacks

A new study found that people who are below the age of 40 are more prone to heart attacks.
These amazing benefits of grapefruit will impress you

Grapefruit also called as chakotra, is a subtropical citrus fruit which is sour and slightly bitter taste. But, it has an insane amount of health benefits.
Flu vaccine for a healthy heart? Yes, it’s true!

A new study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation showed that flu vaccination can reduce the risk of premature death caused by cardiovascular diseases by 18 per cent.
Handle your heart with a tad more care during the winter

Do you know that those chilly winter days can give a tough time to your heart? Research says that we are more prone to heart failures during this season. Here, experts explain why and share a few vital tricks to keep heart safe this winter.
5 tips to lower the risk of heart problems in winter

Winter is the most vulnerable time for patients having a background history of heart diseases. Here are some tips you need to follow for a healthy heart in winter.
All you need to know about the dual transplant

Heart and liver transplant successfully performed on a 63-year-old and a 53-year-old, at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. Donated organs from a 27-year-old young man, saved and enriched lives of two wait-listed recipients.
Here is why you should have soaked almonds every day

If your mother forced you to have a handful of soaked almonds every morning, go thank her now. Here are the top 4 reasons.
Top 4 exercises for a strong heart

Wondering what kind of exercises you can do to keep your heart health in check? You don't need expensive gym memberships or equipment. Here are simple workouts for a healthy heart.
World Heart Day: 4 myths on heart diseases busted

Although we live in a country with maximum number of deaths due to heart conditions, we are still not very clear about the concept of healthy heart. These common myths on heart diseases need to be busted, say doctors and here we go.
World Heart Day 2018: This is how you can stay healthy and hearty

If you are healthy and hearty, you will be able to live your life to the fullest. You should surely try these fool-proof strategies which will bring happiness and will be beneficial for your heart.
World Heart Day 2018: Here’s how you can cure rapid, abnormal heartbeat

Dr Vanita Arora, Director & Head Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab and Arrhythmia Services, Max Healthcare, briefs you about radiofrequency ablation procedure to tackle abnormal heartbeat.
6 reasons why you should go for a Mediterranean diet