Cardiovascular Disease

Former athletes face increased risk of high blood pressure and heart attack

It is useful to stay attached to sports after retirement. In addition to regular cardiovascular screening, one should maintain a regular exercise routine in tune with one’s age

Cardiovascular disease: Mortality in women has increased due to gender disparity

According to the Lancet commission published in May 2021, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of mortality among women and is responsible for causing 35% of deaths in women each year worldwide

Less salt intake can lower risk of heart problems

A high sodium diet is often a neglected factor that causes heart problems

World Heart Day: Young India’s weak hearts and how we can protect them

Of the 28,449 heart-related deaths in India in 2021, 19,744 were in the 30 to 60 age group. Doctors and medical experts opine that unhealthy diets, a sedentary lifestyle, high stress levels and fast-paced social obligations are the biggest contributors to heart problems in younger people

World Heart Day 2022: How health technology tools help control cardio-metabolic diseases

With the development and advancement of AI technology in recent years, it has gradually changed from theory to practicality

Older adults without heart disease should not take daily aspirin to prevent stroke, says US task force

Bleeding risks for adults in their sixties and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the US Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.

World Heart Day 2021: From theme to history, here’s all you need to know

The theme for the day this year is ‘Use Heart To Connect’, which aims to highlight the power of digital health to improve awareness, management and prevention of CVD globally

Heart diseases can be hereditary but none are destined to the fate of parents or grandparents

Improved lifestyle choices are hard but they can influence heart disease risk and slow the progression of heart disease

Consuming fried food even in moderation is harmful for heart, warns new study

The more fried chicken, fish, and potatoes you eat, the more likely you are to develop serious heart disease in the long term, according to a new scientific investigation published in the journal Heart

Different blood pressure readings from left and right arm may indicate increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death

In fact, blood pressure should be measured in both arms during a proper cardiovascular disease risk assessment.