International Women's Day: Women are particularly susceptible to heart disease, depression, notes Dr Ramakant Panda
Panda — the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai — listed out numerous health risks to which women may be susceptible.
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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
Remote monitoring of heart health can vastly improve medical care for some cardiovascular patients
When travel across the cities and states to visit a doctor is impossible or undesirable, remote monitoring is a boon to patients that have implanted devices like pacemakers.
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Substituting red meat in diet with quality plant-based foods can cut coronary heart disease risk by 14%: Study
The American Heart Association says that red meats like beef, pork and lamb have more saturated fats than chicken, fish and vegetable sources of protein
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Obesity in adult women linked to childhood abuse, social background more than in men, suggests study
The study sought to understand the social and environmental factors that contribute to obesity in men and women separately.
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Adding oil of acebuche, type of Spanish wild olive tree, to your diet can reduce arterial hypertension, suggests study
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic disease that leads to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and other health issues
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Premature menopause may cause changes linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, finds study
Menopause not only mark the end of fertility in women but also causes huge hormonal fluctuations which affect the overall function of the body and mind.
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Mother's cardiovascular health could predict onset of heart disease in offspring, suggests new study
The study found that if women of reproductive age are in good cardiovascular shape, then not only will they reduce their own risks of CVDs but even their children are more likely to live a CVD-free life for longer duration
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Homemade soups can boost immunity, cut weight, improve heart health during winter
This study even goes on to suggest that chicken soup should be given to patients recovering from COVID-19.
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Diets high in inflammatory foods can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, says new study
Cardiovascular diseases tend to affect patients in their most productive years and often have catastrophic social and economic consequences apart from resulting in lifelong risks of negative health outcomes
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Nocturnal hypertension: Study finds abnormal nighttime BP levels can increase risks of stroke, heart failure
The study indicates that nocturnal hypertension is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and events and a very severe one at that.
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Occupational physical activity not same as work out, can increase risk of dementia by 55%, says study
It was found that participants with high occupational physical activity (OPA) levels had a dementia incidence rate of 1.48, which was significantly higher than in people who engaged only in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) at home or at the gym
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Mother’s psychological wellbeing during pregnancy benefits child’s future health, study reveals
The results of the study showed that maternal stress significantly predicted shorter telomeres in the offspring, while positivity predicted longer telomeres.
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Smoking socially causes more harm than you may think: Its dangers and some ways to quit
The new study suggests that social smokers who smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day are not much better off than heavy smokers
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Teens dealing with anxiety and depression may be at high risk of heart attack by midlife, research reveals
Heart attacks, many studies have shown, have a higher incidence rate among people with a generalised anxiety disorder.
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Study finds increase in broken heart syndrome cases during COVID-19 pandemic: All you need to know about this condition
Nearly 7.8 percent of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are being diagnosed with broken heart syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to the 1.5-1.8 percent before the pandemic
Passive stretching helps prevent stroke, heart disease, diabetes: Three easy exercises you can try at home
Passive stretching is a type of stretching where you remain in one position and a partner, accessory or prop stretches your muscles through external pressure.
Life after lockdown: How to travel to visit loved ones while minimising risk of COVID-19 and other infections
The risk of severe illness due to COVID-19 is higher with the elderly and those who have underlying health issues like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc.
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Spices, green tea, fatty fish among key foods that help fight inflammation naturally in the body
Excessive inflammation and organ damage are also suggested to be one of the many reasons for death in COVID-19 patients.
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World No Tobacco Day 2020: How your body heals when you quit smoking
Doctors believe that the body starts to heal and return to its original self immediately after quitting smoking.