Heart Attacks

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Every year, an estimated 26 lakh people (one in every four deaths that happens in the country) die due to cardio-vascular diseases. (Representational Image)

Chandrakant Lahariya | Some heart attacks can be prevented with a few steps

As we grow old, with every passing year in life, the accumulation of fat in the arteries of the heart reduces the blood circulation to heart

29 Sep 2022 12:00 AM

Artificially sweetened colas, sodas and fruit drinks may risk post-menopausal women. (Photo:Representational/ANI)

Diet drinks dangerous for menopausal women

Diet drinks may be linked with strokes among post-menopausal women.

18 Feb 2019 5:46 PM

Air pollution appears to be damaging for cardiovascular health even at a relatively low exposure level.

Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage

Air pollution has long been linked to increased risk of heart ailments, yet less is known about how they alter structure, function of heart.

17 Sep 2018 9:11 AM

These new findings suggest that ApoA-IV is a blocker of platelet surface glycoproteins GPIIbIIIa. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how olive oil could prevent heart attacks and strokes

Foods with high unsaturated fats, and sleep patterns, create perfect combination for protein to reduce chances of cardiovascular disease.

07 Sep 2018 8:32 AM

In women, abdominal obesity is commonly seen post-childbirth and mostly in the pre-and post-menopause stage.

Have a heart

Both men and women are equally prone to heart attacks, yet women frequently remain undiagnosed and untreated for a host of reasons.

13 Aug 2018 5:08 AM

Higher levels of pollution were associated with more heart attacks, however, the risk was lower among those who were physically active. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas: Study

Moderate cycling for four or more hours per week cut risk for recurrent heart attack by 31 per cent.

21 Jul 2018 6:30 PM

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How heavy drinking increases risk of death

New study finds link between iron and mortality.

13 Jul 2018 2:58 PM

A cuppa green tea could save your heart

The health benefits of green tea have been widely promoted in recent years.

01 Jun 2018 1:33 PM

Chinese adults who ate an egg every day had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). (Photo: File)

An egg a day may keep the doctor away, study claims

An important limitation of this present study is that the people who consumed eggs regularly were much more affluent.

22 May 2018 12:54 PM

People with stronger grips have significantly fewer signs of ageing-related degradation of their brain’s white matter.

Limp handshake could mean you're at risk of a deadly heart attack, says study

Studies show feeble grip may condemn us to prematurely losing our good health and intelligence.

09 May 2018 12:24 PM

While black adults no longer lag behind white people in cardiovascular health as much as they once did. (Photo: Pixabay)

More Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke

But there are many other factors people can change, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess weight.

20 Mar 2018 4:03 PM

The increased risk was even higher for people who had an unusually large waist circumference or a high waist-to-hip ratio. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women with bigger waist and hips have higher heart attack risk

Preventative steps to avoid or reduce belly fat include a heart healthy diet such as plant based with limited carbs and sweets.

13 Mar 2018 10:21 AM

New links between heart attacks, inflammatory bowel disease found

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease.

10 Mar 2018 5:37 PM

Accoridng to researchers accumulating evidence supports that migraine should be considered as a risk factor for most cardiovascular diseases in both men and women.

Migraine ups risk of cardiovascular diseases, says study

While migraines are linked to increased risk of heart attacks, study shows headaches may also be tied to other cardiovascular problems.

10 Feb 2018 8:12 AM

NSAIDs are among the most commonly used medicines in the US and worldwide. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taking high amounts of ibuprofen leads to heart attacks

About 15 per cent of adults taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs like aspirin, naproxen and diclofenac exceeded maximum recommended daily dose.

09 Feb 2018 9:09 AM

Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Migraine may increase risk of heart attack, stroke: study

People with migraine often use anti- inflammatory drugs, which are associated with increased risks of heart problems.

01 Feb 2018 8:04 PM

Apnea that isn’t properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased quality of life, heart attacks, failure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleep apnea patients may not always need specialists

Some patients who can’t tolerate wearing the breathing masks all night may use an alternative apnea treatment.

30 Jan 2018 3:26 PM

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a bone marrow cancer that affects plasma cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

This drug ups risk of heart failure in cancer patients

The proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib has taken on an increasing role in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

30 Dec 2017 6:45 PM

Every fifth elderly respondent claimed that high blood pressure, heart attacks are most common health related problems during winters. (Representational image)

Senior citizens worst affected by cold wave

Mortality among old comparatively higher in winters.

17 Dec 2017 2:20 AM

Morning sex releases a flood of oxytocin, which is a feel-good chemical that has a number of positive effects on the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are the reasons why morning sex is so good!

Apart from other benefits, morning sex lowers blood pressure and reduces risk of having heart attacks.

04 Nov 2017 9:42 AM

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