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Most people think that diabetes is only high blood sugar. However, what most people do not realise is that they can also affect heart health. Many people only pay attention to blood sugar when they start noticing symptoms like excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, or tiredness. However, high blood sugar can quietly harm the…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is often perceived as a condition that predominantly affects men. In reality, women are equally vulnerable, frequently experiencing symptoms such as angina—chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Despite this, women continue to remain significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated, largely due to a lack of awareness. In India, CAD…
New Delhi: Smoking remains one of the deadliest habits worldwide, silently attacking the body’s organs and fuelling multiple diseases. Millions struggle to quit, often held back by the belief that years of smoking have already caused irreversible harm. Noted cardiologist Dr Robert Ostfeld is busting that myth. In an Instagram post shared on April 10,…
When it comes to heart health, sometimes the simplest foods can make the biggest difference. While supplements and complex diets often steal the spotlight, everyday fruits—readily available in your kitchen—are powerful allies in maintaining a strong, healthy heart. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential vitamins, these humble fruits can help reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure,…
New Delhi: Heart attacks often seem to be sudden and shocking, but the reality tells a different story. The strokes usually are result of a slow and silent process, which starts many years before one suffers angina (chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle) or emergencies arise. A Coronary…
Sydney: An Australian research has found that short daily bursts of intense physical activity could reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events among middle-aged women by almost half. The research, which was published on Wednesday by the University of Sydney, found that an average of four minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) a…
World Heart Day, celebrated annually on September 29is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Spearheaded by the World Heart Federation (WHF), this day aims to unite individuals, communities, and governments in a fight to improve heart health, prevent heart disease, and promote…
Adolescent obesity often comes with some health issues, such as heart disease. Conditions include insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension which are brought on by excess body fat and are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Early intervention is necessary as obese adolescents are more likely to carry these risk factors into adulthood. According to the World…
Scientists on Saturday said they have developed a simple blood test that can predict 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women. Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream, along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman’s…