Heart diseases

Beware: Accumulation of belly fat as you approach menopause can up your heart disease risk

If you are a post-menopausal woman, it might be a good idea to regularly measure and track waist circumference. It will help you keep heart diseases at bay.
Best way to reduce your cholesterol: Combine medications with healthy lifestyle

If you have high blood cholesterol, you are at risk of getting heart attack or stroke. What causes rise in cholesterol levels? What you can do to improve your cholesterol profiles and reduce your risk of developing heart disease?
Alcohol, cannabis can raise risk of premature heart disease in youngsters

A new study has revealed that the use of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs among youngsters can affect their heart and make them susceptible to major diseases.
Heart surgery in kids: Aspirin emerges as preferred drug to prevent blood clots post procedure

Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting after a kind of heart surgery in kids called the Fontane procedure, says a new study.
Sourav Ganguly hospitalised again because of chest pain: Is this normal after angioplasty?

Sourav Ganguly has again been hospitalised following chest pain and uneasiness just 3 weeks after he underwent an angioplasty. Is this normal?
Mitral regurgitation: How advanced technologies provide a glimmer of hope for patients

Out of all CVDs, diseases of the heart valves such as mitral regurgitation constitute a major cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the country.
Premature greying of hair: This is what your body is trying to tell you

There are many reasons why a person might start showing grey hair at an early age. One of the most important reason is an underlying disease. Read to know more...
Cardiovascular diseases: How the treatment for heart diseases has evolved?

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death around the globe. Here's how its treatment has evolved over the years.
Heart diseases are becoming more common in younger people: Tips to prevent it naturally

If something went wrong with your heart, would you know it? Read the article to understand why more number of youths are dying of heart diseases and how you can stop it.
How to prevent a trip to the hospital due to 'Holiday Heart Syndrome’ this Christmas

Excessive eating and drinking too much alcohol can not only increase waistlines but also trigger outbreaks of gastroenteritis and salmonella infection and cause heart complaints (holiday heart syndrome).
Difference in blood pressure between arms linked to greater early death risk

A difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke and death. Read on to know more.
Ultra-processed junk food 'increases risks of an early death and heart problems'

Those with the highest level of industrial processing fall into the category of ultra-processed foods.
One carrot a day can keep heart diseases at bay: Interesting ways to add it to your daily diet

For good heart health, include carrots regularly in your diet: eat them raw, shredded in salads, cooked, juiced, roasted, and added to stews and soups. Also continue eating a variety of other fruits and vegetables daily. Your heart will thank you.
Heart disease is world's no.1 killer: 5 Herbs to help support a healthy and happy heart

Diet, movement, and lifestyle all play a critical role in keeping our hearts healthy and strong. Here are five herbs that can help you to keep your heart healthy and happy.
Replacing red meat with plant foods ‘can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease’

Replacing red meat with high quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be associated with a modestly reduced risk of coronary heart disease.
Heart disease: Minimally invasive treatment of leaky mitral valves now a reality in India

India now has its own clip delivery system, a minimally invasive heart valve repair device to treat mitral regurgitation. Read on to know more about this heart disease treatment.
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.
Eat more walnuts to keep your heart healthy and disease-free

A new study has suggested that walnuts have anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce the risk of heart disease in older adults.
Suffering from diabetes? Reducing body fat linked to ‘lower heart risk among diabetic patients’

The study revealed that reducing the level of body fat and waist size are linked to a lower risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes.
From heart diseases to weight gain: 5 dire consequences of loneliness you should know about

Chronic loneliness can have detrimental effects on your health. Read on to know how you can prevent loneliness and related health problems.

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